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109. The Pope and the Comet
Manage episode 394658326 series 3548840
Did Pope Callixtus III excommunicate Halley’s comet and order the ringing of bells to chase it away?
That is what many believe, based on the words of the author of a best-selling Medieval cookbook. But is it accurate?
In this episode Scott treks thru the real history of Pope Callixtus III and the comet.
159 episodes
Manage episode 394658326 series 3548840
Did Pope Callixtus III excommunicate Halley’s comet and order the ringing of bells to chase it away?
That is what many believe, based on the words of the author of a best-selling Medieval cookbook. But is it accurate?
In this episode Scott treks thru the real history of Pope Callixtus III and the comet.
159 episodes
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