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Wittenberg to Westphalia

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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  1. 128

    Episode 105: Gregory’s Goals

    In our ongoing recap about Gregory, we cover Gregory's goals as pope, the battle of Manzikert, and a big success in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 127

    Episode 104: Podcast Footnote on Church Governance

    In today's episode length podcast footnote I review the method of church governance at the time of Gregory's ascention to popehood. Please check out Phil's Alexandria: A Hellenistic World Podcasthttps://feed.podbean.com/alexandriapod/feed.xmlFor the article on Anne of Kyiv, please go here:https://academic.oup.com/histres/article/89/245/435/5603010 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 126

    Episode 103: The Lamentable Tragic Tale of Godfrey the Hunchback, Update Part I

    A bit of a reset episode after a long gap in which I got some new sources. Going back over the early years of Hildebrand, a bit of catch up on the house of Tuscany, etc. This is part one of two three.https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 125

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

  5. 124

    Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion

    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.

  6. 123

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

  7. 122

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

  8. 121

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

  9. 120

    Minisode Update: Still Alive, Intelligent Speech

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

  10. 119

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

  11. 118

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

  12. 117

    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. 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.

  13. 116

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

  14. 115

    Episode 94: Podiversiary DND One Off

    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.

  15. 114

    Episode 93: John to Victor

    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.

  16. 113

    This is Episode 92: Ottonian Interference

    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.

  17. 112

    Episode 91: A Chat with Marco

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

  18. 111

    Episode 90: Making a Papal States

    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.

  19. 110

    Episode 89: The Secularish Government of Rome

    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.

  20. 109

    Episode 88: The Popes Lived in a Society, Man

    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.

  21. 108

    Episode 87: Popes and Rome

    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.

  22. 107

    Minisode January 4 2023

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

  23. 106

    Episode 86: Munitions Disasters of New Jersey

    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.

  24. 105

    Hard Times Minisode

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

  25. 104

    Episode 85: Conrad the Salty and Son

    In this episode we look at the first two emperors of the Salian dynasty. What did these rulers of the German Roman Empire do that could have led to the disasters to come? Well, not much. Sorry. Spoilers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 103

    Episode 84: The Ottonians

    In today's very inconvenient episode I speed run the Ottonian dynasty from Henry I to Henry II. Confused as to why they are called the Ottonians? You will have to listen to understand! Also reappearing for special cameos: Adelheid! Spoleto! Andrew! Thousands of dead people!https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/https://pontifacts.podbean.com/https://play.acast.com/s/historyofthepapacyhttps://historyofthegermans.com/about/https://ahistoryofitaly.com/https://thehistoryofdenmark.wordpress.com/https://www.historyofpolandpodcast.com/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 102

    Intelligent Speech 2022!

    https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/Code w2w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 101

    Episode 83: Medieval Kingship Part 2: The Becoming

    We know it is good to be the king, but how does one becomes the king? Highlights include the revelation that no one has ever known how to placate angry old men at public gatherings. https://whythoapodcast.weebly.com/https://history.illinoisstate.edu/about/recounting_the_past/Spring%202020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3MzxdlLIb30SJi58G0XOLELDPKmLhWA-EDlAuTjSenzjjzH7OiQRy587g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 100

    Episode 82: Medieval Kingship Part 1: What is it you...dooo here?

    In this first substantive episode of our new season, I begin an examination of medieval kingship. With surprise guest: Queens. Renaissance English History Podcast: https://www.englandcast.com/Music: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whirlwinds_of_Danger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 99

    Episode 81: Scrofula with David Montgomery of The Siècle Podcast

    In a continued effort to buy time for research, David Montgomery of the Siècle Podcast and myself discussed Scrofula, a fascinating illness with a surprising relevance for our shows. The most important thing to know going in is that you should probably not Google Scrofula before listening to the episode.The Siecle: http://thesiecle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 98

    Andrew Pilot Housekeeping Episode

    Please vote for The Two Musketeers here: https://tongal.com/welcome/ngp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 97

    Episode 80: An Interview with Zach Twamley

    Do you like books? The Thirty Years War? Cambrai? Well you will need to listen to this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 96

    Episode 79: Investiture Controversies Introduction

    What is an investiture controversy? What does it have to do with the Early Modern Period? Will this episode have a defenestration? For that last one, yes. But for the rest you will have to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 95

    Episode 78: Slavery in the Middle Ages Part 4; The Rise of Serfdom

    This Episode wraps up not only our look at slavery in the middle ages, but the entire third season of this show.Zach's new book, Matchlock and the Embassy: http://www.wdfpodcast.com/thevassalstate/ml1I have read it all at this point and it is very good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 94

    Episode 77: Slavery in the Middle Ages Part 3; Transition

    Unfreedom in the middle ages took on a wide variety of forms. In this episode I talk about the ideological shifts that accompanied this change, some examples of the deals that were struck, and one highly amusing example of priestly fraud.Map Corner: https://play.acast.com/s/insidertradingMy website: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/New Show Website: https://whythoapodcast.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 93

    New Show Announcement and Episode and W2Housekeeping. Look just listen.

    I am starting a second show! Let me tell you about how it will affect W2W, some changes to Patreon levels, and then you can listen to the first episode!. The main show website is here: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/why-thoThere is an rss feed but it will take a minute to get on itunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 92

    Episode 76: Slavery in the Middle Ages Part 3, The Economics of Slavery (Redux).

    One would think that the economics of slavery would be simple, but then a person who thought that would clearly not be a fan of this show. https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 91

    Episode 75: Slavery in the Middle Ages Part II, Teaching an Old Narrative Modern Tricks.

    In this episode we spend a bit of quality time with our friend Marc Boch and discuss why he thought what he thought about slavery and serfdom, why some of it was wrong, and why some of it is still valid. This is a nice, calm episode. Some gentle laughs between friends. A bit of a palette cleanser between last episode and the next.Check out Past Access here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5gCheck out Pontifacts yonder: https://pontifacts.podbean.com/Be sure to check out our new store: https://knitnfrog.com/collections/wittenberg-to-westphalia-podcast-store/Wittenberg-to-Westphalia-Podcast-Store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 90

    Escape! o Intelligent Speech!

    Last year's sessions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuAmmbvyrD92VvbxWuktX5OnCt_qcibzHThis year's conference, go to store to buy tickets: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/1690-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 89

    Episode 74: Slavery Part 1: Theory

    By popular demand, we begin a very detailed look at medieval slavery. This time out we tackle what relevance this conversation has to the modern world, and how we even begin to define slavery, anyway.Reconsider: https://reconsidermedia.com/Intelligent Speech: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 88

    Episode 73: Living the Life: Modern American Judaisms

    To the horror of many, the "Living the Life" series has returned. This series of episodes aims to provide a very very basic primer into liturgical practices of many modern religions, to help the audience better understand how the stuff we discuss in the past was different. In this episode I interviewed listener Ira, possibly a more palatable interlocutor than my earlier entry in the series. The cool jazz, however, remains. Andrew is an editing genius, and I would not dare to interfere with his vision.https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 87

    Episode 72, Women in the Middle Ages Part V: An Estate

    After many months we wrap up our look at women in the middle ages with a discussion of what it all means. Spoilers: It isn't about the estate of women, it is about the frames of reference we explored along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 86

    Episode 71: Women in the Middle Ages, Women and the Law Part 2: Land and Marriage

    In today's episode we look at the interaction between marriage, inheritance, and property. This may sound esoteric and boring. And it is. But it tells us an awful lot about how women interacted with this society so eat your acid polka broccoli.European History Podcast List: https://blog.feedspot.com/europe_history_podcasts/Revolution 1: https://www.erinclarebrown.com/revolution-1So Andrew tells me the fake genre I made up is a real thing called Acid Polka. The clips are from the songs linked below. they are actually...total bangers.https://youtu.be/4Oj3HVfEdMIhttps://youtu.be/LsXvwY8GS7o Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 85

    Episode 70b: More Agoraphobia

    In this episode we address recent events in the podcasting community, and racism in a beloved sci fi franchise. Its not really that fun. But it gets better. The end is good. If you are into that kind of thing.10 American Presidents: http://www.10usp.com/The Eastern Border: http://theeasternborder.lv/The Cannon Ball Podcast: https://thecanonballpodcast.wordpress.com/American Epistles: https://american-epistles.blubrry.net/Dreams of Black Wallstreet: https://www.dreamsofblackwallstreet.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 84

    Episode 70a: Podiversiary 2020 Part 1

    It's 2020. Inevitably, this year's podiversiary is a clip show. But hopefully a fun one? https://play.acast.com/s/theagorapodcastnetwork/weareagorahttps://cfrri.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 83

    Episode 69: Women part VI, Women and the Law Part 1

    In today's episode we look at how the law defined the role of women in society, and how it allowed women to interact with the law itself. In the process we will finally start to come to terms with sexual violence.Agora Podcast Network Feed: https://play.acast.com/s/theagorapodcastnetwork/weareagoraMy support page: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.htmlhttps://youtu.be/vsxyaZhdW1s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 82

    This is Episode 68: A Short Discussion of The Law as a Source

    Today is going to be a brief digression into the value of legal codes as a source, which will set us up nicely for the next episode, where we will begin to discuss the status of women in early medieval legal codes. Charlemagne's proclivity for pink frilly party balloons is discussed but ultimately dismissed.History of the Papacy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-of-the-papacy-podcast/id590968693My Support Page: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.htmlSam Hume's Show: https://paxbritannica.info/Brehon Law: https://archive.org/details/ancientlaws01hancuoft/page/n7/mode/2uphttps://archive.org/details/ancientlaws04hancuoft/page/6/mode/2upIrish History Podcast: https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 81

    Episode 67: Women Part III, Welcome to the Working Week

    In today's episode we examine the role women played in the economy of the middle ages. Spoilers: it was pretty big. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 80

    Episode 66: Wittenberg to Witches

    Ben Jacobs of Wittenberg to Westphalia and Sam Hume of the History of Witchcraft sat down for a chat about witch panics, memes, authority, and the importance of getting angry while also staying calm.https://paxbritannica.info/episode-list/https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/(Ira didn't actually include the NY Times article but we trust him)https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/blog/episode-48a-catastrophic-disruption-how-the-printing-press-ignited-anti-witch-hysteria-in-early-modern-europeLet me know if I forgot anythingMusic:Intro music is, as always, See These Bones by Nada Surf.Spective - Bridge ValleyP.R. & ChillCat - Soul Childai means love. - road tripBreezewax - Mother's EarthLZRDSK - flowersLeVirya & Broey. - InertiaAphrow & Stuffed Tomato - Goodbyeningen - Take You OutsideI Am Wolter - Morning LicksFoeniks - Take It EasyRINZ. - Lotusmr. hong & pastels - let's meet at the elevator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 79

    Episode 65: Women Part 2, Mary and Eve and Sex Part 2

    Sex for commoners and nobles and...nuns? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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Benjamin Jacobs

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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...

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