Early Medieval Papacy

Published: Feb. 17, 2023, 7 a.m.

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Brett Whalen and comedian Alison Spittle in 9th-century Rome to explore the early medieval papacy. As the political heart of the papacy is plunged into chaos, we step into a world consumed by debauchery and a thirst for power and hear about perhaps the most unhinged courtroom trial of all time.

Research by Jessica Honey\nWritten by Emma Nagouse, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner\nProduced by Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner\nAssistant Producer: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow\nProject Management: Isla Matthews\nAudio Producer: Steve Hankey

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