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The Reformation! (1517-1555)
When Martin Luther published his 95 theses on October 31, 1517 the world changed fundamentally. Europe split right down the middle and an age of individualistic exploration began. Or did it? Was it really just the actions of a junior lecturer at a second tier university that blew up the world? What were the circumstances and actions that brought about this fundamental change.
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The Reformation! (1517-1555)Ep. 5: Fame, Friends, Foes and a Fat Marmot
In August 1518, Pope Leo X wrote to Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, and demanded that he hand over “a son of iniquity”, Brother Martin Luther. A few…
The Reformation! (1517-1555)Ep.: 4 A Drunken German Lights a Fire
n spring 1518 Martin Luther assured Pope Leo X that he was a dutiful son of the Church. But was he still one? The 95 Theses were the perfect opening salvo…
The Reformation! (1517-1555)Ep.: 3 The 95 Theses - Cockup or Conspiracy?
What if the most famous story of the Reformation has some massive holes? Was Tetzel really a snake oil salesman? Was Albrecht of Brandenburg and the Fuggers…
The Reformation! (1517-1555)Ep. 2: Martin Luther's Youth and his "Anfechtungen"
When Martin Luther joined the Augustinian Order in 1505, he embarked on a 15 year long spiritual journey that changed the World.... In this episode we will…
The Reformation! (1517-1555)Ep. 1: The Faith of the Common People
On 31 October 1517, an Augustinian monk carried 95 theses through the streets of Wittenberg — whether to nail them to the castle church door, post them by…
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Season 12: The Reformation! (Trailer)
When it comes to events from German history that left a mark on the world, most minds turn towards the 19th and 20th century. But there is at least one…