Why We Chase The Steeple

Episode 5 - The One Not About the Magna Carta

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

On this episode we explore Salisbury Cathedral home to one of the copies of the Magna Carta and the tombs of St Osmund and William Longspée. Join us in our discussion of relics, moving churches, and as the title explains... very little about the Magna Carta.

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Episode 4 - The Holy Trinity

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Following an almost two year hiatus this revival episode covers three papal basilicas - Santa Maria Maggiore, St John Lateran, and St Paul-Outisde-the-Walls. Tune in for a discussion on miracles, baroque statues, heads encased in silver, as well as an exploration of similarities between Roman and Christian cultures.

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Episode 3 - Southvarcensis Magnificat

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:17:16 GMT

This episode is all about Southwark Cathedral; join us in our discussion of the architecture, the history, the murky origin stories, and its most famous purrsons.

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Episode 2 - Nailed It?

Sat, 18 May 2024 20:01:24 GMT

In this episode we discuss the Duomo in Milan, delving into the history of holy nails and Renaissance statues.

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Episode 1 - Finding the Holy Grail

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:27:11 GMT

On this inaugural episode we dive into the history of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Valencia and discuss the theories behind its most famous relic.

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