About this episode
This episode explores the outrageous theft of holy relics during the Dark Ages by various figures including monks and bishops.
Whether we're talking the hand of Mary Magdalene, the Skull of St. Foy, the Bones of St. Mark, in the Dark Ages holy relics were ripe for the taking. Thieving monks, conspiring bishops and rebel princesses all went to outrageous lengths to secure the blessings of the bones and body parts of the saints. Sometimes crime requires a little faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- holy relics
- theft
- Dark Ages
- crime
- faith
- monks
- bishops
Keywords
- holy relics
- theft
- Dark Ages
- crime
- monks
- bishops
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
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