Discover how the 1179 Third Lateran Council reformed papal elections and ecclesiastical discipline under Alexander III
Third Lateran Council 1179: Reforming the Church and Restoring Order
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Medieval Rome
Third Lateran Council 1179: Reforming the Church and Restoring Order
Discover how the 1179 Third Lateran Council reformed papal elections and ecclesiastical discipline under Alexander III
Rome’s Jewish Ghetto in 1555: Law, Flood, and the Making of a Community
How the 1555 Roman Ghetto reshaped law, space, and daily life until abolition in 1870 and a new synagogue rose in 1904.
The Rise of Cola di Rienzo: A Dream of Roman Renewal in 1347
Explore the dramatic rise of Cola di Rienzo in 1347, when he was elected Tribune of Rome, aiming to revive the city’s ancient republican glory amid medieval chaos.
The Coronation of Charlemagne: Rome Reborn in 800 AD
Discover the historic coronation of Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD, an event that reshaped Europe and revived the legacy of ancient Rome.
The Fall of Constantinople: Constantine XI and the End of Byzantium
In 1453, Emperor Constantine XI led a doomed defense of Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire after a millennium of history.
The Commune of Rome: The City’s Medieval Struggle for Independence
In the 12th century, the Commune of Rome emerged as citizens challenged papal rule, seeking self-governance and a return to the city’s republican past.
The Avignon Papacy: When Rome Lost Its Popes
During the Avignon Papacy (1309–1377), the papal court abandoned Rome, leaving the city in decline while power shifted to France.
The Crescentii Family: Power and Intrigue in 10th-Century Rome
In the 10th century, the Crescentii family dominated Rome, controlling the papacy and shaping the city’s medieval politics through strategic alliances and intrigue.
Pope Gregory I and the Transformation of Rome in the 7th Century
In the 7th century, Pope Gregory I guided Rome through its transition from antiquity to the medieval era, preserving knowledge and reshaping the Church’s role.
