Medieval Rome

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10th-Century Popes and the Influence of the Theophylacti Family

10th-Century Popes and the Influence of the Theophylacti Family The tenth century stands as one of the most controversial periods in the history of the papacy. Often characterized by the ...

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Crescentii Family: The Power Brokers of Medieval Rome

Crescentii Family: The Power Brokers of Medieval Rome In the fragmented political landscape of early medieval Rome, power was rarely held by a single institution. Instead, it was conteste...

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