Medieval Europe's Ultimate Catfish Story

Modern scholars cast serious doubt on the tale, pointing to its late appearance in written records and its use as anti-Catholic propaganda during the Reformation. Still, the story shaped centuries of tradition and rumor—from a strange “toilet chair” in Vatican rituals to whispered tales of erased histories. In this episode, we trace the myth, the evidence, and the enduring power of one of history’s most outrageous ecclesiastical scandals.
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