500 Years Ago: February 1524

When Europe became the battleground between opposing armies, a very unlikely candidate met up with the Pope and proposed a solution.



It would involve the Jews, and start in the heart of Inquisition Portugal.



But it brought about unexpected results.



Ultimately we have a cloak and a flag to reflect upon.







Chapters



00:00 Introduction and Trip Announcement



01:24 ICJ Case Against Israel



03:16 Ongoing Case and Accusation of Genocide



04:12 Podcast Achievement and Offline Listening



05:07 Introduction to the Story of Shlomo Molcho and David Reuveni



06:05 Arrival of David Reuveni in Venice



07:02 Encounter between David Reuveni and Diego Pérez



09:26 David Reuveni's Background and Travels



10:52 David Reuveni's Arrival in Rome



11:47 David Reuveni's Meeting with Pope Clement VII



12:45 David Reuveni's Visit to Portugal



16:29 Shlomo Molcho's Life in Salonika



18:50 Shlomo Molcho's Return to Italy



20:12 Shlomo Molcho's Meeting with Pope Clement VII



22:31 Shlomo Molcho's Imprisonment and Execution



23:29 Meeting with Emperor Charles V



24:47 Emperor's Reaction and Execution of Shlomo Molcho



25:43 Conclusion and Legacy of Shlomo Molcho



31:23 Discussion on Shlomo Molcho's Motivations



33:44 Reactions and Impact of Shlomo Molcho



36:05 Closing Remarks and Trip Announcement

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