Frederick II: The Wonder of the World - From Orphan to Europe's Most Powerful Emperor | Ep.88
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Frederick II: The Wonder of the World 👑
From orphaned street child to Europe's most powerful emperor
Orphaned at age 4 in 1198 Sicily, Frederick II defied impossible odds to become "Stupor Mundi." This forgotten child revolutionized medieval Europe through genius and controversy.
⚔️ Discover Medieval Genius:
• How diplomacy reclaimed Jerusalem when crusades failed
• Why he built Europe's first secular university
• What scientific experiments shocked medieval minds
• How Christian, Muslim, Jewish scholars united at court
• When one ruler challenged papal authority forever
• What legacy still influences Europe today
Through the eyes of chroniclers and enemies alike, witness medieval Europe's transformation. A multicultural visionary emerged from chaos to reshape an entire continent.
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Episode Duration: 42 minutes
Host: Monte Schumacher - Medieval historian & castle restoration expert
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