Episodes

  • 26 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

    26 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens
    Jul 26 2025
    Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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    15 mins
  • 25 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

    25 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens
    Jul 26 2025
    Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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    19 mins
  • 24 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

    24 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens
    Jul 26 2025
    Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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    15 mins
  • 23 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

    23 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens
    Jul 26 2025
    Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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    16 mins
  • 22 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

    22 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens
    Jul 26 2025
    Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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    17 mins
  • 21 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

    21 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens
    Jul 26 2025
    Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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    17 mins
  • 20 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

    20 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens
    Jul 26 2025
    Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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    23 mins
  • 19 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens

    19 - Hildebrand and his Times by William Richard Ward Stephens
    Jul 26 2025
    Delve into the riveting life of Hildebrand of Sovana, later known as Pope Gregory VII, as painted by W.R.W. Stephens, the Anglican Dean of Winchester. This engrossing biography not only explores Hildebrands transformative impact as a church reformer but also his pivotal role in the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during the Middle Ages. Discover the roots of this conflict, the high-stakes stand-off at Canossa Castle, and Hildebrands terrifying final days in Salerno. Unravel the aftermath of his death, as Duchess Matilda, his staunch ally, carries on their shared mission for reform and the bitter feud with Emperor Henry IV, a conflict only settled under the reign of his treacherous son, Henry V.
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    20 mins