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This podcast chronicles the 8th century origins of Vatican City, an independent country where the pope rules with all the powers of a king.
The Lombards choose a new king, Aistulf, who renews their aggression and captures Ravenna. Pope Stephen II decides it's time to call in his marker with King Pepin and travels north of the Alps to make his appeal in person.
The Pope's Forgery
This podcast chronicles the 8th century origins of Vatican City, an independent country where the pope rules with all the powers of a king.