126 episodes

The Middle Ages is an oft-overlooked era in Western Civilization when many of our modern borders, cultures, and traditions came to be. Using in-depth research, the story of our medieval ancestors comes to life in vivid detail with an emphasis on tying the myriad storylines of the time together, to highlight the spider's web of European, African, Islamic and Asian entanglements proving once and for all our modern world was not created in a vacuum.

Fortune's Wheel: A Podcast History of the Late Middle Ages Jonathon LaRosa

    • History
    • 4.7 • 23 Ratings

The Middle Ages is an oft-overlooked era in Western Civilization when many of our modern borders, cultures, and traditions came to be. Using in-depth research, the story of our medieval ancestors comes to life in vivid detail with an emphasis on tying the myriad storylines of the time together, to highlight the spider's web of European, African, Islamic and Asian entanglements proving once and for all our modern world was not created in a vacuum.

    124: Dictatus Papae

    124: Dictatus Papae

    This podcast loves historical documents, so when one comes along that requires a full episode, we dive in. Pope Gregory VII is about to change the ecclesiastical and political landscapes of Europe forever.

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    Music:

    Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge

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    • 40 min
    123: The Holy Satan's First Year, Part II

    123: The Holy Satan's First Year, Part II

    We conclude Pope Gregory VII’s first year, a man Peter Damian called “the Holy Satan” – a deceiver within the holiest halls of Western Christendom — for how he manipulated and orchestrated his way to the top of the Catholic Church.

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    For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member!  Just follow this link to our Patreon page to peruse the right “subscription” for you: https://www.patreon.com/FortunesWheelPodcast. 



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    Music:

    Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge

    License code: Y0ZLEPLIZYV2RTMJ

    • 32 min
    122: The Holy Satan's First Year, Part I

    122: The Holy Satan's First Year, Part I

    From Hildebrand to Gregory VII -- or what monk Peter Damian called him, "The Holy Satan" -- Matilda’s choice of personal savior is in for one helluva first year. This is the first part of that story.

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    For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member!  Just follow this link to our Patreon page to peruse the right “subscription” for you: https://www.patreon.com/FortunesWheelPodcast. 



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    Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast 



    Music:

    Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge

    License code: Y0ZLEPLIZYV2RTMJ

    • 39 min
    121: The Fire Brand & the Reluctant Wife

    121: The Fire Brand & the Reluctant Wife

    A man who was unable to be stopped and a woman who refused to give in — the subjects of this episode are two incredible figures in medieval Italy in the mid- to late-11th century, and would do their level best to change the papal-imperial game going forward. This is their origin story. Oh, and, uh, about Roger Borsa's new role as duke...

    Members-Only Series on Patreon:

    For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member!  Just follow this link to our Patreon page to peruse the right “subscription” for you: https://www.patreon.com/FortunesWheelPodcast. 



    Social Media:

    YouTube Page: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3 

    Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast 



    Music:

    Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge

    License code: Y0ZLEPLIZYV2RTMJ

    • 56 min
    120: Two Brothers, Two Paths

    120: Two Brothers, Two Paths

    After Palermo, the Hauteville brothers begin to part ways. And it’s doubtful that they were even aware of the time’s historic legacies, much like Christendom at-large wasn’t fully aware of the East-West Schism that occurred in 1054. It just...sorta...happened.

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    For only a dollar per month, you can join the many listeners who believe in what this show is doing! Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member today!  Just follow this link to our Patreon page to peruse the right “subscription” for you: https://www.patreon.com/FortunesWheelPodcast. 



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    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3 

    X (Twitter) Page: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast 



    Music:

    Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge

    License code: Y0ZLEPLIZYV2RTMJ

    • 47 min
    119: Palermo: Take Two

    119: Palermo: Take Two

    Palermo once again is in Duke Robert’s crosshairs.



    Members-Only Series on Patreon:

    For only a dollar per month, you can hear multiple varying stories and storylines so far through the 11th century. Every dime donated will be put directly back into the show, so I hope you consider becoming a Patreon member!  Just follow this link to our Patreon page to peruse the right “subscription” for you: https://www.patreon.com/FortunesWheelPodcast. 



    Social Media:

    YouTube Page: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3 

    Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast 



    Music:

    Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge

    License code: Y0ZLEPLIZYV2RTMJ

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

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