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Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story

Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of Our Medieval Story

By: Jonathon LaRosa
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The Middle Ages—a time often dismissed, yet it is the crucible where the foundations of our modern world were forged. This era, full of brutal power struggles, explosive change, and unexpected alliances, laid the borders, cultures, and traditions we live by today. Through relentless research and gripping storytelling, this podcast resurrects the forgotten world of our medieval ancestors, unraveling the tangled web spanning innumerable stories. The modern world was never born in isolation—it was fought for, built, and connected across continents. Buy Me A Coffee: coff.ee/FWPodcastJonathon LaRosa World
Episodes
  • 164: The Council of Piacenza, Pt. 1
    Jul 5 2025

    SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont

    EPISODE 164: The Council of Piacenza, Pt.1

    The world is about to descend upon one mid-sized Tuscan city called Piacenza, and what comes out of this week-long event will not only set the stage for what’s to come (such as the First Crusade, for starters), but also set serious legal and doctrinal precedent for centuries.


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    If you believe in what’s happening here – bringing our shared history to life, warts and all, free to the public with absolutely no more paywalls…ever…please consider donating to my caffeine-mediated research and writing through the website/app Buy Me A Coffee! With opportunities for one-time donations and even a monthly donation plan, you can voluntarily contribute to the continuation of this show. I would be eternally grateful!


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    45 mins
  • 163: Exorcising Her Demons
    Jun 30 2025

    SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont

    Miniseries: Popes, Emperors, Kings, & A Countess

    EPISODE 163: Exorcising Her Demons

    The world turns its eyes to a single Tuscan city—Piacenza. Over the course of one monumental week, Church and state collide, grievances are aired, and the groundwork is laid for seismic shifts that will echo for centuries...and it's all thanks to one lady in particular: Matilda of Canossa.


    No More Paywalls! How?

    If you believe in what’s happening here – bringing our shared history to life, warts and all, free to the public with absolutely no more paywalls…ever…please consider donating to my caffeine-mediated research and writing through the website/app Buy Me A Coffee! With opportunities for one-time donations and even a monthly donation plan, you can voluntarily contribute to the continuation of this show. I would be eternally grateful!

    NOTE: DISREGARD ANY MENTION OF PATREON. That account has been closed in the process of tearing down of any paywalls!


    Social Media:

    YouTube: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast

    Meta: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3

    X: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast

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    39 mins
  • 162: Henry IV Strikes Back!
    Jun 15 2025

    SEASON 7: All Roads Lead to Clermont

    Miniseries: Popes, Emperors, Kings & A Countess

    EPISODE 162: Henry IV Strikes Back!


    Once again we find Henry IV attempting to take down Countess Matilda of Canossa, and this time he threw as much as he could at her. But will it work? Will he finally take down the one person who has stood in his way all these years?


    Members-Only Series on Patreon:

    For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century, including but not limited to the creation of the Kingdom of Poland, what’s happening on the Continent while Duke William is conquering England, and, currently, our series called “The Book of Alexios” detailing all those details of the monumental medieval emperor, Alexios Komnenos, that didn’t make it into the public podcast. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member! Just follow this link to our Patreon page to peruse the right “subscription” for you: https://www.patreon.com/FortunesWheelPodcast.


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    YouTube Page: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast

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    #matildaofcanossa #matildaofmantua #matilidaoftuscany #countessmatilda #duchyoftuscany #mantua #siegeofmantua #henryiv #holyromanemperorhenryiv #heinrichiv #emperorhenryiv #emperorheinrichiv #berthaofsavoy #prassede #eupraxiaofkiev #kiev #kievanrus #holyromanempire #11thcentury #popeurbanii #rome #catholicchurch #catholic #popevictorii #fortuneswheel #fortuneswheelpodcast #jonathonlarosa

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    52 mins

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