12th Century Context Series – Episode 2: The Holy Roman Empire & Italy.

About this episode

This episode explores the dynamics of empire in the 12th century, focusing on the Holy Roman Empire and Italy.

Last time, we surveyed the Atlantic west, covering England, France in the 1100's This episode, we move east and south, into the heart of the continent and down into the Italian peninsula. And what we find there is a story about empire. What it means to claim one, what it costs to try to hold one, and what happens when the people being governed decide they'd rather not be. Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Alban Elfed by OB-LIX The Cyber Geisha by OB-LIX Universe Inside You by Rockot Memories by ArctSound A Storm Is Coming by Serge Pavkin Music Deser Storm II by ArtSlop Flodur Interstellar Space by SergePavkinMusic A Desert Tale by OB-LIX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Rob Mendes

Topics covered

• Holy Roman Empire
• Italian peninsula
• empire
• governance
• 12th century history

Keywords

• Holy Roman Empire
• Italy
• 12th century
• governance
• empire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon

Places: Italy, England, France

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