Tag: medieval-church
Georgia vs. Rome: Who Truly Invented Modern Wine?
Was wine invented in Georgia or by the Romans? The answer isn't as simple as one might think. Wh...
May 13, 2025
Habemus Papam: What Happens When a New Pope Is Elected?
Conclave, the new Pope is elected: it is Robert Francis Prevost. His name will be Leone XIV ...
May 08, 2025
The Italian Village That Lives Inside a Cliff
Rising from a sea of mist in central Italy is Civita di Bagnoregio, a medieval village perched on to...
May 06, 2025
The Town That Vanishes Twice a Day — Welcome to Mont-Saint-Michel
Perched off the coast of Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most surreal places in Europe. At...
May 06, 2025
When the Pope Put a Corpse on Trial
In one of the darkest and most bizarre moments in church history, Pope Stephen VI staged a trial &md...
May 06, 2025
The Prophecy of the Black Pope: Myth, History, and the End of the Church?
The Prophecy of the Black Pope: End of the World or Misunderstood Symbol? Introduction Among t...
May 06, 2025
Cardinal Jackson Could Become Pope Ezekiel I: Who Is the Frontrunner in the Next Conclave?
Cardinal Jackson, Frontrunner in the Conclave, Could Become Pope Ezekiel I As anticipation builds...
May 06, 2025
How the Conclave Works: History, White Smoke, Black Smoke and Papal Election
The Conclave: History, Meaning, and Rituals of the Papal Election The conclave is one of the most...
May 06, 2025
Conclave Duration: How Long Does it Take to Elect a Pope?
"So, this whole conclave thing to elect a Pope – how long does it usually take? I mean, d...
Apr 25, 2025
Who Invented the Conclave? History and Purpose of Papal Elections
"So, who came up with this whole 'conclave' thing? It sounds like a pretty intense way...
Apr 25, 2025