The disintegration of Rome did not mean just the loss of a culture. There were very pragmatic and dire consequences to losing governing institutions, including loss of most basic needs like food distribution, social order, law enforcement, and so on. When Rome disintegrated, the Holy Roman Empire emerged to fill the void.
This class looks at the development of that Empire. We also look at an institution that continues to this day: the Papacy.
Lesson NotesThis class looks at the development of that Empire. We also look at an institution that continues to this day: the Papacy.
White Board
Lecture Recording (1:16:53; 70.3 MB)
Maps of Europe from 1 - 2000 AD
Errata: During the lecture, I incorrectly referred to Pope Innocent II as the one that placed England under a Papal Interdict in 1208. The correct person was Pope Innocent III.
Postscript: Some questions came up regarding how the Pope was elected, and how his name is chosen. I found the following website that addresses some of those questions.
http://taylormarshall.com/2013/03/20-fun-facts-about-papal-elections-in.html
