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Pope Joan and the Holy Throne: Myth, Misogyny, and the Papal Ball Check
In this bonus episode, we dive groin-first into the legend of Pope Joan—a woman who allegedly infiltrated the papacy, gave birth mid-procession, and inspired a ritual to fondle future Popes. We explore 9th-century politics, religion, and misogyny with our trademark blend of sarcasm and skepticism. Spoiler: she probably didn’t exist, but damn, the story slaps.Was Pope Joan real, or just medieval satire gone viral?The political chaos and mythmaking of the 9th centuryHow women were both feared and revered in religious rolesThe infamous "Holy Throne" and its testicular inspection…
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