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The University of Bologna: Europe's First University
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the founding and early history of the University of Bologna, the oldest continuously operating university in the world. They discuss how a spontaneous gathering of students and teachers in the 11th century grew into a formal institution that revolutionized education and law. Lucas explains the unique student-run model, where scholars hired professors and set rules, and highlights key figures like Irnerius, who revived Roman law studies, and Gratian, who compiled canon law. The conversation covers the university's curriculum, the role of the Holy…
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