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The Scientist on the Throne - Frederick II

The Scientist on the Throne - Frederick II

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He travelled with a zoo of elephants and giraffes, spoke six languages, and was excommunicated four times. To the Pope, Frederick II was the Antichrist; to his admirers, he was the Stupor Mundi (Wonder of the World).

This episode dives into the wild life of the 13th-century Emperor who prioritized scientific observation over religious dogma. From his ruthless experiments on human subjects to winning the Sixth Crusade without drawing a sword.

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