The Many Adventures of Pope innocent III

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One of the most powerful popes of the Middle Ages, Innocent III made sure to have his hand in everything from religious wars like the Crusades to political squabbles with kings. Here, Josh and Christine take a look at some of the most interesting points in the life of the controversial pontiff.

​Hosts: Christine and Josh

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Further Reading

The Deeds of Pope Innocent III, James M. Powell (Ed.), Catholic University of America Press, (2004). 

Gillingham, John. "John (1167–1216), king of England, and lord of Ireland, duke of Normandy and of Aquitaine, and count of Anjou." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. 23 Sep. 2004.

Holdsworth, Christopher. "Langton, Stephen (c. 1150–1228), archbishop of Canterbury." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. 23 Sep. 2004; https://doi-org.i.ezproxy.nypl.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/16044

"Innocent III, Relief Portrait," via Architect of the Capitol.

Jonathan Phillips, The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, Penguin, (2004).

"Relief Portrait Plaques of Lawgivers," via Architect of the Capitol.

Jonathan Riley-Smith, The Crusades: A History, Yale University Press, (2005).

Donald E. Queller and Thomas F. Madden, The Fourth Crusade: The Conquest of Constantinople, 2nd Edition, University of Pennsylvania Press (1999).
W.L. Warren, King John, University of California Press (1961, 1978).

Music: "Evening Melodrama" by Kevin Macleod (www.incompetech.com)