161. Urban II

About this episode

This episode discusses Urban II and significant events during the High Middle Ages, including the First Crusade and various controversial topics.

We have reached yet another juggernaut in the High Middle Ages: Urban II! In his episode, we discuss bigamous marriages, incestuous orgies, the First Crusade, and "Deus Vult". Pontifacts is speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! Get your tickets at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Use code POPE at checkout for a discount on your ticket! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

People in this episode

Host: Pontifacts

Topics covered

• High Middle Ages
• Urban II
• First Crusade
• bigamous marriages
• incestuous orgies
• Deus Vult

Keywords

• Urban II
• First Crusade
• High Middle Ages
• bigamous marriages
• incestuous orgies
• Deus Vult

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Organizations: Intelligent Speech, Amazon

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