Episode 83: Holier Than Thou

In this episode we continue our examination of the Holy Roman Empire between 973 and 1106. We pick up the story with Otto II and then follow Otto III and Henry II as they try desperately to both expand and consolidate German power in medieval Europe....

An episode of the Western Civ podcast, hosted by Adam Walsh, titled "Episode 83: Holier Than Thou" was published on June 8, 2018 and runs 61 minutes.

June 8, 2018 ·61m · Western Civ

Summary

In this episode we continue our examination of the Holy Roman Empire between 973 and 1106. We pick up the story with Otto II and then follow Otto III and Henry II as they try desperately to both expand and consolidate German power in medieval Europe. Then, we detail the stories of Henry III and IV who would battle increasingly powerful and difficult Popes. The story comes to a climax in the epic showdown between Pope Gregory VII and Henry who must humble himself before the Pope and then seeks his revenge.

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