Wittenberg to Westphalia

Benjamin Jacobs

A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events.

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S4 · E105
August 17 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 105: Gregory’s Goals
In our ongoing recap about Gregory, we cover Gregory's goals as pope, the battle of Manzikert, and a big success in Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 10 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 104: Podcast Footnote on Church Governance
In today's episode length podcast footnote I review the method of church governance at the time of Gregory's ascention to popehood. Please check out Phil's Alexandria: A Hellenistic World Podcast https://feed.podbean.com/alexandriapod/feed.xml For the article on Anne of Kyiv, please go here: https://academic.oup.com/histres/article/89/245/435/5603010 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E103
May 22 · 57 min
Episode 103: The Lamentable Tragic Tale of Godfrey the Hunchback, Update Part I
A bit of a reset episode after a long gap in which I got some new sources. Going back over the early years of Hildebrand, a bit of catch up on the house of Tuscany, etc. This is part one of two three. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E102
Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 102: Greeting Gregory
In today's episode we run through the election of Gregory the 7, watch Henry do something clever and seemingly break up the Saxon rebellion, all while Milan is in total chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E101
Aug 19, 2025 · 43 min
Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion
In today's episode Henry IV finally takes the reigns of power. And begins making some questionable decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E100
May 13, 2025 · 48 min
Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History
In part 2 of my discussion with Gregg, we examine the concept of Papal supremacy in the middle ages based on the evidence already discussed in the show, and how the modern Catholic Church might feel about it in terms of later doctrinal developments. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E100
May 12, 2025 · 44 min
Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History
In part a of today's episode, Ben sits down with Gregg from Popeular History Podcast to discuss things about modern Catholicism, such as how many murders is too many murders. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded during the sede vacante between the death of Francis and the election of Leo XIV. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E99
Mar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
In this episode Henry tries to rescue the pope, then doesn't. Then he tries to get a divorce, then doesn't. Finally, he crushes a revolt in Saxony with the help of the wealthy and popular Otto of Northeim. Henry tries to force him to show up and fight a judicial duel, but he doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2025 · 4 min
Minisode Update: Still Alive, Intelligent Speech
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S4 · E98
Nov 2, 2024 · 33 min
Episode 98: Ah no
The Coup of Kaiserwerth has rocked the empire, allowing the reformist party to consolidate the papacy and forcing a deadly confrontation in Milan. But surely it will be worth it as the new leader of the regency council consolidates power for the greater good! Right? wait who is this guy anyway. Well, Ah. No. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E97
Aug 5, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 97: Minority Report
Agnes tries to run the minority without Victor. Godfrey gets his brother named Pope. Milan breaks down into anarchy. Otto of Northeim fails to invade Hungary. Henry IV sees a really cool boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E96
Apr 15, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 96: Another Mourning Thone-r
In this episode our narrative begins as I fill everyone in on the early lives of Henry IV, Matilda De Canossa, and their parents. https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/about/ I may have said this wrong in the show. Forehead smack. Sorry Jerry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E95
Mar 20, 2024 · 18 min
Episode 95: Source Tags and Codes
In addition to referencing the classic 2002 psycadelic rock album, this episode dives into our sources for the investiture controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E94
Dec 6, 2023 · 2 hr 20 min
Episode 94: Podiversiary DND One Off
This episode is a podiversiary one off in which Bry and Fry from Pontifacts, Roberto from Tzar Power, David from The Siecle, and Josh from Grand Dukes of the West all get to explore northern Italy in the year 927. https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsar-power/id1632832824 https://granddukesofthewest.com/ http://thesiecle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E93
Nov 24, 2023 · 33 min
Episode 93: John to Victor
We finish up our speed run of the history of the papacy in the years leading up to the kingship of Henry IV. Things get real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E92
Sep 29, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
This is Episode 92: Ottonian Interference
It begins. In this episode we talk about the popes that ruled during the time period of the Ottos. In so doing we take a closer look at the pornocracy of the papacy and learn why it actually was all a big misunderstanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E91
Aug 16, 2023 · 1 hr 45 min
Episode 91: A Chat with Marco
Marco Capelli stops by to discuss all things early medieval Italian. Yard sales, silly wars, and what the heck ever happened top the senate anyway? Marco Capelli is the brilliant host of Storia d'Italia - a podcast telling the story of the History of Italy - in Italian. This interview is in English. Please do tell any Italian speakers you know about Storia d'Italia (italiastoria.com). Be sure to check out Intelligent Speech's new website! And buy tickets. Code W2W. https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E90
Jul 18, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 90: Making a Papal States
In this episode we learn why having rules governing elections is good, by looking at a series of elections without them. Check out Gregg's podcast: https://www.popeularhistory.com/ My website: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E89
Jun 1, 2023 · 56 min
Episode 89: The Secularish Government of Rome
In this episode we examine the secular institutions of the Roman government and discuss how they helped the popes run the city. Please donate to my Go Fund Me https://gofund.me/59fe7277 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E88
Apr 11, 2023 · 56 min
Episode 88: The Popes Lived in a Society, Man
Today we learn the important lesson that cohost Duncan has never been fed in his entire life. Also, we learn about the geography, economy, and civil administration of Rome in the middle ages. Andrew learns about the importance of friendship. Grand Dukes of the West: https://granddukesofthewest.com/ History of Alexander: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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