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Challenging the Pope: The Avignon Papacy

Gone Medieval by History Hit

Apr 21, 202656:53Society & Culture

Who would pick a fight with the Pope?? Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega dive into the explosive clash between Pope Boniface VIII and Philip IV of France, a head of state who dared to challenge papal power. From taxes an...

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Challenging the Pope: The Avignon Papacy is an episode from Gone Medieval by History Hit. Who would pick a fight with the Pope?? Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega dive into the explosive clash between Pope Boniface VIII and Philip IV of Fra...

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Published Apr 21, 2026, 56:53 long, audio available.