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  • 042 - Bk III Ch 8 Eugenius IV in Florence The Union of the Greek Church 1434-1439 Pt 4

    042 - Bk III Ch 8 Eugenius IV in Florence The Union of the Greek Church 1434-1439 Pt 4
    Jan 20 2026
    In Volume II of Mandell Creightons captivating history of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the condemnation of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance in 1415, leading to his tragic execution and the ensuing civil war in Bohemia. As Gregory XII abdicates, the Council elects Oddone Colonna, who becomes Pope Martin V. The narrative takes a twist with the resignation of Antipope John XXIII, while the defiant Benedict XIII escapes to Spain, where he meets his end in 1423. The story shifts to Basel, where a second Council aims to address heresy in Bohemia and reform the Church, all while Pope Eugenius IV works to undermine its authority. The volume culminates in the Council of Florence, featuring the Pope, the Greek emperor, and his leading prelates, as Eugenius seeks to unite the Eastern and Western churches, while the Emperors focus remains on securing military aid against the looming threat of the Turks.
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    16 min
  • 041 - Bk III Ch 8 Eugenius IV in Florence The Union of the Greek Church 1434-1439 Pt 3

    041 - Bk III Ch 8 Eugenius IV in Florence The Union of the Greek Church 1434-1439 Pt 3
    Jan 19 2026
    In Volume II of Mandell Creightons captivating history of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the condemnation of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance in 1415, leading to his tragic execution and the ensuing civil war in Bohemia. As Gregory XII abdicates, the Council elects Oddone Colonna, who becomes Pope Martin V. The narrative takes a twist with the resignation of Antipope John XXIII, while the defiant Benedict XIII escapes to Spain, where he meets his end in 1423. The story shifts to Basel, where a second Council aims to address heresy in Bohemia and reform the Church, all while Pope Eugenius IV works to undermine its authority. The volume culminates in the Council of Florence, featuring the Pope, the Greek emperor, and his leading prelates, as Eugenius seeks to unite the Eastern and Western churches, while the Emperors focus remains on securing military aid against the looming threat of the Turks.
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    13 min
  • 040 - Bk III Ch 8 Eugenius IV in Florence The Union of the Greek Church 1434-1439 Pt 2

    040 - Bk III Ch 8 Eugenius IV in Florence The Union of the Greek Church 1434-1439 Pt 2
    Jan 18 2026
    In Volume II of Mandell Creightons captivating history of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the condemnation of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance in 1415, leading to his tragic execution and the ensuing civil war in Bohemia. As Gregory XII abdicates, the Council elects Oddone Colonna, who becomes Pope Martin V. The narrative takes a twist with the resignation of Antipope John XXIII, while the defiant Benedict XIII escapes to Spain, where he meets his end in 1423. The story shifts to Basel, where a second Council aims to address heresy in Bohemia and reform the Church, all while Pope Eugenius IV works to undermine its authority. The volume culminates in the Council of Florence, featuring the Pope, the Greek emperor, and his leading prelates, as Eugenius seeks to unite the Eastern and Western churches, while the Emperors focus remains on securing military aid against the looming threat of the Turks.
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    27 min
  • 039 - Bk III Ch 8 Eugenius IV in Florence The Union of the Greek Church 1434-1439 Pt 1

    039 - Bk III Ch 8 Eugenius IV in Florence The Union of the Greek Church 1434-1439 Pt 1
    Jan 17 2026
    In Volume II of Mandell Creightons captivating history of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the condemnation of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance in 1415, leading to his tragic execution and the ensuing civil war in Bohemia. As Gregory XII abdicates, the Council elects Oddone Colonna, who becomes Pope Martin V. The narrative takes a twist with the resignation of Antipope John XXIII, while the defiant Benedict XIII escapes to Spain, where he meets his end in 1423. The story shifts to Basel, where a second Council aims to address heresy in Bohemia and reform the Church, all while Pope Eugenius IV works to undermine its authority. The volume culminates in the Council of Florence, featuring the Pope, the Greek emperor, and his leading prelates, as Eugenius seeks to unite the Eastern and Western churches, while the Emperors focus remains on securing military aid against the looming threat of the Turks.
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    20 min
  • 038 - Bk III Ch 7 War Between the Popes and the Council 1436-1438 Pt 3

    038 - Bk III Ch 7 War Between the Popes and the Council 1436-1438 Pt 3
    Jan 16 2026
    In Volume II of Mandell Creightons captivating history of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the condemnation of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance in 1415, leading to his tragic execution and the ensuing civil war in Bohemia. As Gregory XII abdicates, the Council elects Oddone Colonna, who becomes Pope Martin V. The narrative takes a twist with the resignation of Antipope John XXIII, while the defiant Benedict XIII escapes to Spain, where he meets his end in 1423. The story shifts to Basel, where a second Council aims to address heresy in Bohemia and reform the Church, all while Pope Eugenius IV works to undermine its authority. The volume culminates in the Council of Florence, featuring the Pope, the Greek emperor, and his leading prelates, as Eugenius seeks to unite the Eastern and Western churches, while the Emperors focus remains on securing military aid against the looming threat of the Turks.
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    21 min
  • 037 - Bk III Ch 7 War Between the Pope and the Council 1436-1438 Pt 2

    037 - Bk III Ch 7 War Between the Pope and the Council 1436-1438 Pt 2
    Jan 15 2026
    In Volume II of Mandell Creightons captivating history of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the condemnation of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance in 1415, leading to his tragic execution and the ensuing civil war in Bohemia. As Gregory XII abdicates, the Council elects Oddone Colonna, who becomes Pope Martin V. The narrative takes a twist with the resignation of Antipope John XXIII, while the defiant Benedict XIII escapes to Spain, where he meets his end in 1423. The story shifts to Basel, where a second Council aims to address heresy in Bohemia and reform the Church, all while Pope Eugenius IV works to undermine its authority. The volume culminates in the Council of Florence, featuring the Pope, the Greek emperor, and his leading prelates, as Eugenius seeks to unite the Eastern and Western churches, while the Emperors focus remains on securing military aid against the looming threat of the Turks.
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    24 min
  • 036 - Bk III Ch 7 War Between the Pope and the Council 1436-1438 Pt 1

    036 - Bk III Ch 7 War Between the Pope and the Council 1436-1438 Pt 1
    Jan 14 2026
    In Volume II of Mandell Creightons captivating history of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the condemnation of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance in 1415, leading to his tragic execution and the ensuing civil war in Bohemia. As Gregory XII abdicates, the Council elects Oddone Colonna, who becomes Pope Martin V. The narrative takes a twist with the resignation of Antipope John XXIII, while the defiant Benedict XIII escapes to Spain, where he meets his end in 1423. The story shifts to Basel, where a second Council aims to address heresy in Bohemia and reform the Church, all while Pope Eugenius IV works to undermine its authority. The volume culminates in the Council of Florence, featuring the Pope, the Greek emperor, and his leading prelates, as Eugenius seeks to unite the Eastern and Western churches, while the Emperors focus remains on securing military aid against the looming threat of the Turks.
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    21 min
  • 035 - Bk III Ch 6 Eugenius IV and the Council of Basel Negotiations with the Greeks and the Bohemians 1434

    035 - Bk III Ch 6 Eugenius IV and the Council of Basel Negotiations with the Greeks and the Bohemians 1434
    Jan 13 2026
    In Volume II of Mandell Creightons captivating history of the Papacy, we delve into the tumultuous events surrounding the condemnation of Jan Hus by the Council of Constance in 1415, leading to his tragic execution and the ensuing civil war in Bohemia. As Gregory XII abdicates, the Council elects Oddone Colonna, who becomes Pope Martin V. The narrative takes a twist with the resignation of Antipope John XXIII, while the defiant Benedict XIII escapes to Spain, where he meets his end in 1423. The story shifts to Basel, where a second Council aims to address heresy in Bohemia and reform the Church, all while Pope Eugenius IV works to undermine its authority. The volume culminates in the Council of Florence, featuring the Pope, the Greek emperor, and his leading prelates, as Eugenius seeks to unite the Eastern and Western churches, while the Emperors focus remains on securing military aid against the looming threat of the Turks.
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    20 min