How the Pope Built a Medieval Superpower

Описание: When the Western Roman Empire collapsed, Italy was left to burn. But from the ashes of the Dark Ages, a new kind of superpower emerged. This is the story of how the Bishop of Rome became a King.

For centuries, the Pope was a spiritual leader with no army and no state. But as barbarian warlords and rival empires tore the map of Europe apart, the Papacy didn't just survive—it conquered.

In this feature-length documentary, we explore the brutal, calculated geopolitical rise of the Papal States. From the desperate "Donation of Pepin" to the crowning of Charlemagne, and the terrifying showdowns with the Holy Roman Empire, discover how the Church built a territorial empire that commanded kings, launched Crusades, and shaped the modern world.

0:00 In a World Without Emperors (The Fall of Rome)
03:15 The Trap: Surviving the Lombards & Byzantines
07:30 The Transaction: Pepin the Short & The First Papal State
11:45 The Architecture of Power: Charlemagne's Holy Roman Empire
15:20 The Price of Protection: The Saeculum Obscurum & Otto I
19:10 The Great Clash: The Investiture Controversy & Hohenstaufens
23:00 The Architects of Europe (The Medieval Apex)

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