Tag: John X

• 022 – More mischief from Marozia

  910 – 932 We look at the second part of the incredible story of Marozia, as we use her family as an example of the chaos that was early tenth century Italy.

  A History of Italy

  June 29, 2018

  Albert of Spoleto, Ermengarde, Fiorenzuola, Garigliano, Guy of Provence, History, Italy, John X, John XI, Leo VI, Marozia, Podcast, Ravenna, Rome, Stephen VII, Theodora, Theophylact

• 021 – Rowdy Roman Revelry: Marozia’s pornocracy

  897 – 910 We take a look at the situation of debauchery and corruption that Italy, and more specifically Rome, fell into during the ninth and tenth centuries, with a particular focus on the Tuscolo family and perhaps its most famous member, Marozia.

  A History of Italy

  June 21, 2018

  Alberic I, Arnulf, Formosus, History, Italy, John IX, John X, John XI, Lambert of Spoleto, Marozia, Podcast, Pornocracy, Rome, Sergius III, Spoleto, Theophylact, Thodora, Tusculum