Over the course of Christian History in Europe there was one conflict that would change the balance of power as we know it between the church and the state. For almost a Century, ideological and literal battle would rage between papal and imperial forces over who has the right to appoint members of the church. This would be the investiture controversy. Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Travel to Germany with me here Travel to Peru with me here Travel to Italy With Me here Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices