A History of Italy

A History of Italy

Join history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that have shaped Italy into what we see today. It’s all serious stuff, but we do take time to stop and laugh at battles over a bucket, rude names, naughty priests and popes, rabbits winning sieges, doves winning battles, bits of dead bodies as tokens of love, and whole series of real historical silly situations that no comedian could think of. Come along every other week for a compelling and insightful glimpse into A History of Italy.

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Crossover 1 part 2 – With "The History of the Papacy" on the Lombards

Crossover 1 part 2 – With "The History of the Papacy" on the Lombards

In this first ever crossover episode, we talk to Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy podcast about the Lombards. This is part 2 of 2.

3 Sep 201926min

Crossover 1 part 1 – With "The History of the Papacy" on the Lombards

Crossover 1 part 1 – With "The History of the Papacy" on the Lombards

In this first ever crossover episode, we talk to Steve Guerra of the History of the Papacy podcast about the Lombards. This is part 1 of 2.

27 Aug 201926min

060 – A communal storm arising

060 – A communal storm arising

1162 - 1167 We see how after sorting out Milan, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa also goes on to try and deal with pope Alexander III. Meanwhile, the communes start to learn that there can be strength in numbers, with the League of Verona in 1164 and the Lombard and Italic Leagues in 1167.

20 Aug 201922min

059 – Barbarossa brings the heat

059 – Barbarossa brings the heat

1158 - 1162 After the diet of Roncaglia, we follow Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa as he tries to deal with a papal schism between Victor IV and Alexander III and then goes on to deal with the communes, particularly the every obstinate Milan.

14 Aug 201921min

058 – Byzantium is back and so is Barbarossa

058 – Byzantium is back and so is Barbarossa

1155 - 1158 We see an attempt by Eastern Roman Emperor Manuel Komnenus to bring at least part of Italy back into the empire, a peace between pope Hadrian IV and the Norman king William I. Then, of course there is the continuing struggle between Frederick Barbarossa and the northern communes headed by Milan.

7 Aug 201921min

057 – Hadrian and Frederick's troubles in Rome

057 – Hadrian and Frederick's troubles in Rome

1154 - 1155 Hadrian IV tries to come to terms with the Roman commune and its moral leader, Arnaldo da Brescia, but the results are not quite as they expected

30 Jul 201919min

056 – Communal growing pains, an English pope and Barbarossa on the scene

056 – Communal growing pains, an English pope and Barbarossa on the scene

The communes start to feel they need some admin changes. We go from pope Eugene III through an Anastasius for a bit to the major hitter Hadrian IV. All the while Frederick Barbarossa starts to come into play

23 Jul 201921min

Fill in episode – Women's world cup and how offsides came to Pulaski, VA

Fill in episode – Women's world cup and how offsides came to Pulaski, VA

While still doing a little dillying and a touch of dallying, we take a moment to look at the recent Women's Fifa soccer world cup and relive some soccer memories from the great state of Virginia.

12 Jul 201914min

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