41. The Great Schism

42. The Antichrist Popes

For over a thousand years, reformers and revolutionaries have identified papal authority with the biblical Antichrist. From medieval monks to Protestant reformers to modern conspiracy theorists, critics have found in corrupt popes the fulfillment of apocalyptic prophecies about ultimate evil. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

41. The Great Schism

Three men simultaneously claim to be pope, tearing European Christianity apart for forty years. The crisis that nearly destroys papal authority forces the church to confront fundamental questions about the nature of religious leadership and institutional legitimacy. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

40. The Papal Prisoners

Throughout history, the successors of Saint Peter have found themselves at the mercy of emperors, kings, and revolutionaries. From Byzantine dungeons to Napoleonic captivity, papal claims to divine authority repeatedly prove worthless against earthly violence. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

39. The Templars Revenge

King Philip the Fourth destroys the Knights Templar through false charges and papal capitulation. The mysterious end of Christianity's most powerful military order spawns conspiracy theories that persist to this day about hidden treasures and supernatural vengeance. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

38. The Spanish Inquisition

Nobody had expected Papal authorization woudld uleash three centuries of terror across the Spanish Empire. Systematic torture, bureaucratic persecution, and theatrical executions transform Spain into a theocratic police state that uses religious authority to serve political ends. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus [http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/]. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! [https://caloroga.com/merch]  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media [https://caloroga.com] and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com