Tuesday, Feburary 24, 2026

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of a man who was both the most powerful and the most tragic figure of the 16th century.

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• Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour
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Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).