Chapter
The Role of Christianity in the Fall of Rome
03:30 - 14:16 (10:46)
The conversion of the Franks to Christianity was pivotal in shaping the course of European history, but the way that King Clovis went about it was controversial and brought complaints from missionaries. When the Roman Empire fell, the pope found himself in a dangerous position without Roman protection, leading to the need for alliances with newly converted Christian rulers like Clovis.
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A French politician in the 1930s suggested the Vatican could help solve a problem and Joseph Stalin's response was so cynical it perfectly summed up the situation.
03:30 - 05:20 (01:49)
Summary
A French politician in the 1930s suggested the Vatican could help solve a problem and Joseph Stalin's response was so cynical it perfectly summed up the situation.
ChapterThe Role of Christianity in the Fall of Rome
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Frankish people provided protection to the Pope and the Catholic Church, but their role turned from defensive to offensive.
05:20 - 10:15 (04:55)
Summary
The Frankish people provided protection to the Pope and the Catholic Church, but their role turned from defensive to offensive. This podcast also explores the history of Christianity from a minority religion to the dominant official religion of the Roman Empire.
ChapterThe Role of Christianity in the Fall of Rome
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The methods of conversion that were implemented by Charlemagne in his wars against the Saxons were deemed oppressive and sparked criticisms by the missionaries.
10:15 - 14:16 (04:01)
Summary
The methods of conversion that were implemented by Charlemagne in his wars against the Saxons were deemed oppressive and sparked criticisms by the missionaries.