Wittenberg to Westphalia

By Benjamin Jacobs

A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy,... more

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November 05, 2025 Episode 102: Greeting Gregory
In today's episode we run through the election of Gregory the 7, watch Henry do something clever and seemingly break up the Saxon rebellion, all while Milan is in total chaos.
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1h 3min
August 19, 2025 Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion
In today's episode Henry IV finally takes the reigns of power. And begins making some questionable decisions.
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44min
May 13, 2025 Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History
In part 2 of my discussion with Gregg, we examine the concept of Papal supremacy in the middle ages based on the evidence already discussed in the show, and how the modern Catholic Church might feel about it in terms of later doctrinal developments.

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49min
May 12, 2025 Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History
In part a of today's episode, Ben sits down with Gregg from Popeular History Podcast to discuss things about modern Catholicism, such as how many murders is too many murders. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded during the sede vacante between the death of Francis and the election of Leo XIV.

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45min
March 19, 2025 Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
In this episode Henry tries to rescue the pope, then doesn't. Then he tries to get a divorce, then doesn't. Finally, he crushes a revolt in Saxony with the help of the wealthy and popular Otto of Northeim. Henry tries to force him to show up and fight a judicial duel, but he doesn't.
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1h 11min
February 05, 2025 Minisode Update: Still Alive, Intelligent Speech
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November 02, 2024 Episode 98: Ah no
The Coup of Kaiserwerth has rocked the empire, allowing the reformist party to consolidate the papacy and forcing a deadly confrontation in Milan. But surely it will be worth it as the new leader of the regency council consolidates power for the greater good! Right? wait who is this guy anyway. Well, Ah. No.
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34min
August 05, 2024 Episode 97: Minority Report
Agnes tries to run the minority without Victor. Godfrey gets his brother named Pope. Milan breaks down into anarchy. Otto of Northeim fails to invade Hungary. Henry IV sees a really cool boat.

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1h 7min
April 15, 2024 Episode 96: Another Mourning Thone-r
In this episode our narrative begins as I fill everyone in on the early lives of Henry IV, Matilda De Canossa, and their parents.

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1h 7min
March 20, 2024 Episode 95: Source Tags and Codes
In addition to referencing the classic 2002 psycadelic rock album, this episode dives into our sources for the investiture controversy.
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19min

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