22 - Charles the Fat

Battle Royale: French Monarchs - A podcast by Ben Clarke and Eliza Sommers

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After decades in the background of our Carolingian series, it is time for the large-and-in-charge Emperor Charles to come to the fore and lead West Francia to ... well, greatness is a strong word. Plagued by poor health and a lack of heirs, will Charles the Fat be able to steady the sinking ship, or will he allow the Carolingian empire to shatter once and for all?Things to look forward to in this episode include a baby getting possessed by a demon, an empress undergoing a literal Trial by Fir...