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The Conspirators Podcast

Ep. 186 - The Secret Life of Pope Joan

The Conspirators Podcast

The Conspirators Podcast

History, Society & Culture

4.81.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 August 2022

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

There's a story that claims back in the middle of the 9th century CE, there once lived a Pope named John Anglicus. Very little is known about what this Pope actually did during their reign. But one thing that is believed by some historians is that Pope John actually held a shocking secret. You see, legend has it, Pope John Anglicus was actually a woman known as Pope Joan, who managed to hide her gender and rise to the most powerful throne in Europe. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconspiratorspodcast Notes: https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/how-history-keeps-ignoring-james-barry https://www.history.com/news/the-extraordinary-secret-life-of-dr-james-barry https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Pope-Joan-Alain-Boureau/dp/0226067459 https://www.press.umich.edu/135037/afterlife_of_pope_joan https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329309405_Pope_Joan_The_covered-up_pontificate_of_a_woman_or_a_fictional_legend_Second_Edition https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/medieval-coins-suggest-legendary-female-pope-may-have-existed-after-all-180970297/ https://www.livescience.com/63598-female-pope-joan-medieval-coins.html Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4273-relaxing-piano-music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.7

Are you interested in the parts of history that remain a mystery? Do you want to learn more about

0:06.1

the historical myths and misconceptions used to prop up false belief today? I'm Nathaniel Lloyd.

0:12.9

In my podcast, Historical Blindness, I delve into all of these topics, sharing puzzling tales

0:18.9

from the past, and examining hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and misremembered events that provide

0:25.1

insight into modern politics and religion. Find out what's real and what's not when it comes

0:31.3

to famous conspiracy theories, like those surrounding notorious assassinations and secret societies.

0:38.4

Discover the weak and deceptive underpinnings of modern political ideologies and religious beliefs.

0:45.6

Join me as I attempt to shed some light on our historical blind spots. New episodes every two weeks

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find historical blindness on most podcast players and platforms.

0:58.5

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fresh for everyone. During the first half of the 19th century, there once lived a celebrated

1:36.4

British military surgeon named James Barry. Originally born in Cork, Ireland in 1789,

1:44.7

Barry earned a medical degree from the University of Edinburgh. Then went on to serve a distinguished

1:49.6

career for the British Crown. While working in South Africa, Barry became known for advocating

1:56.5

for improved conditions for wounded soldiers, as well as performing the first successful

2:00.4

cesarean section in Africa. Before retirement, Barry rose to the rank of Inspector General,

2:08.4

the second highest medical office in the British Army, all of which would have made for a remarkable

2:14.8

life on its own. But James Barry had one more secret that stunned the world.

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