“It is not himself but his crimes that I hate.” You don't become pope in the fourteenth century without making a few enemies. In this episode, we explore the life, death, and posthumous witchcraft trial of Pope Boniface VIII. When church and state collide, who can stand?

Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with original music by Purple Planet.

Music

Purple Planet - Seventh Curse

Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne in C sharp minor ‘Lento con gran espressione,’ B. 49 (Op. posth.), performed by Frank Levy

Purple Planet - Possession

Purple Planet - Red Mist

Purple Planet - Civilisation

Purple Planet - Sense of Loss

Purple Planet - Shadowlands