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Wittenberg to Westphalia

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, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:20

Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2025/08/19

In today's episode Henry IV finally takes the reigns of power. And begins making some questionable decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:26

Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of...

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2025/05/13

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. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:40

Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg...

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2025/05/12

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.https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:00

Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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2025/03/19

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4:26

Minisode Update: Still Alive, Intelligent Speech

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2025/02/05

https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:18

Episode 98: Ah no

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2024/11/02

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:19

Episode 97: Minority Report

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2024/08/05

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:46

Episode 96: Another Mourning Thone-r

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2024/04/15

In this episode our narrative begins as I fill everyone in on the early lives of Henry IV, Matilda De Canossa, and their parents. https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/about/ I may have said this wrong in the show. Forehead smack. Sorry Jerry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:59

Episode 95: Source Tags and Codes

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2024/03/20

In addition to referencing the classic 2002 psycadelic rock album, this episode dives into our sources for the investiture controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:20:16

Episode 94: Podiversiary DND One Off

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2023/12/06

This episode is a podiversiary one off in which Bry and Fry from Pontifacts, Roberto from Tzar Power, David from The Siecle, and Josh from Grand Dukes of the West all get to explore northern Italy in the year 927. https://pontifacts.podbean.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsar-power/id1632832824https://granddukesofthewest.com/http://thesiecle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:06

Episode 93: John to Victor

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2023/11/24

We finish up our speed run of the history of the papacy in the years leading up to the kingship of Henry IV. Things get real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:56

This is Episode 92: Ottonian Interference

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2023/09/29

It begins. In this episode we talk about the popes that ruled during the time period of the Ottos. In so doing we take a closer look at the pornocracy of the papacy and learn why it actually was all a big misunderstanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:45:57

Episode 91: A Chat with Marco

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2023/08/16

Marco Capellistops by to discuss all things early medieval Italian. Yard sales, silly wars, and what the heck ever happened top the senate anyway? Marco Capelli is the brilliant host of Storia d'Italia - a podcast telling the story of the History of Italy - in Italian. This interview is in English. Please do tell any Italian speakers you know about Storia d'Italia (italiastoria.com).Be sure to check out Intelligent Speech's new website! And buy tickets. Code W2W.https://intelligentspeechonline.com/

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1:10:15

Episode 90: Making a Papal States

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2023/07/18

In this episode we learn why having rules governing elections is good, by looking at a series of elections without them. Check out Gregg's podcast: https://www.popeularhistory.com/My website: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:26

Episode 89: The Secularish Government of Rome

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2023/06/01

In this episode we examine the secular institutions of the Roman government and discuss how they helped the popes run the city. Please donate to my Go Fund Mehttps://gofund.me/59fe7277 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:13

Episode 88: The Popes Lived in a Society, Man

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2023/04/11

Today we learn the important lesson that cohost Duncan has never been fed in his entire life. Also, we learn about the geography, economy, and civil administration of Rome in the middle ages. Andrew learns about the importance of friendship.Grand Dukes of the West:https://granddukesofthewest.com/History of Alexander:https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:19

Episode 87: Popes and Rome

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2023/02/05

You all rule, thanks so much for your patience and support. In todays episode we look at the rise of the papacy in the early middle ages and the importance of the city of Rome in that rise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:29

Minisode January 4 2023

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2023/01/04

light at the end of the tunnel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:11

Episode 86: Munitions Disasters of New Jersey

Wittenberg to Westphalia ·

2022/10/21

To tide everyone over and to observe the podiversiary, here is the audio of my presentation at Intelligent Speech from June. It is about explosions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:11

Hard Times Minisode

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2022/09/08

An update on what is happening and why, in semi real time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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