The Time a Dead Pope Went to Trial: The Cadaver Synod

Discover the shocking historical trial of the Cadaver Synod, where a dead pope was put on trial. This bizarre event will leave you speechless! One of the strangest true stories I ever heard!👉 Watch Next: Yet another story of strangeness from the past - https://youtu.be/4GRu6b9NRssVIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: Watch Now to learn how civilization was almost wiped out because a pope didn’t like cats -  https://youtu.be/-38DAmnGkcEWatch now to learn how we lost our history -  https://youtu.be/Lpo8qTPBhg4------------------------------------------------------ ➡️ Watch Next: Yet another story of strangeness from the past - https://youtu.be/4GRu6b9NRss➡️ Purchase my book, Firehouse Philosophy, on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS ----------------------------------------------------- (A definition of history) “An account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools.” ~ Ambrose Bierce“History is more or less bunk.” ~ Henry Ford-------------------------------------------------- Inquiries: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------- References for this episode:Online References:Wikipedia: Cadaver SynodA comprehensive overview of the event, including its background, proceedings, and aftermath. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadaver_SynodJSTOR Daily: The Cadaver Synod: Putting a Dead Pope on TrialAn article that explores the bizarre trial and its implications within the context of church history. https://daily.jstor.org/the-cadaver-synod-putting-a-dead-pope-on-trial/Catholic Answers: The Strange Case of Pope FormosusA detailed examination of the circumstances leading up to and following the Cadaver Synod, with insights into the ecclesiastical and political climate of the time. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-strange-case-of-pope-formosusBritannica: Cadaver SynodA concise summary of the event, highlighting key aspects and its significance in papal history. https://www.britannica.com/biography/FormosusHowStuffWorks: The Cadaver Synod: When a Dead Pope Was Put on TrialAn accessible account that delves into the peculiarities of the trial and its historical context. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/dead-pope-put-on-trial.htm#:~:text=The%20Posthumous%20Trial,-Two%20popes%20later&text=It%20wasn't%20enough%20to,bishoprics%20at%20the%20same%20time.Attributions and Credits:This video includes multiple AI generated images and composite images that use an AI source. These images are labeled in the videoMusic: Produced with  AI in Cyberlink.Images and video from Wikimedia Commons, iStock, Getty, and generated with AI as noted in video.