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Pope Joan: The Medieval Legend of a Female Pope
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into one of history's most persistent and controversial legends: Pope Joan, the supposed female pope who reigned in the 9th century. They explore the earliest written accounts, from the 13th-century chronicler Jean de Mailly to the influential Martin of Opava, and trace how the story spread through medieval Europe. The conversation examines the historical context of the 9th century—the papacy of Leo IV, the rise of the Holy Roman Empire under the Carolingians, and the power struggles between Roman aristocratic families like the Theophylacts. Lucas…
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