When Medieval Popes Went to War with Monarchs
From emperors kneeling in snow to popes besieged in castles
January 1077: Emperor Henry IV knelt barefoot in snow for three days at Canossa, begging Pope Gregory VII's forgiveness. Witness the epic power struggle between spiritual and temporal authority that shaped modern government.
Discover Medieval Power Wars:• How Gregory VII brought an emperor to his knees• Why Frederick II challenged papal supremacy completely• What Boniface VIII's claims meant for Christian rulers• How excommunication became a political weapon• When these conflicts birthed the modern nation-state• What constitutional government owes to medieval struggles
Through the eyes of emperors and popes, witness Europe's transformation. Medieval power struggles between church and crown created the separation of powers that defines modern political thought.
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Episode Duration: 58:35 minutesHost: Monte Schumacher - Medieval historian & castle restoration expert
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