141. Sylvester II
Oct 28, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 204
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Episode description
Pope Sylvester was one of the most brilliant minds of the entire medieval era - but was this incredible skill the result of a deal with the devil?
In his episode we discuss the Golden Age of Al-Andalus, the Investiture Controversy, and a very unusual path to becoming pope.
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