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Podcast: Rethink by Quo Vadis Institute
Episode: FS02 The Carolingian Renaissance: Alcuin of York and the Art of Collaboration
Description: In this episode of Flourishing Stories, Jasper Knecht and Andrzej Turkanik embark on a journey through history. Together, they explore Central Europe in the late 8th and early 9th centuries—a pivotal moment in European history: the Carolingian Renaissance. With Jasper and Andrzej, we uncover the foundations of Carolingian rule, its rise to power, and the lasting impact of its ambitious projects.One figure stands out among all the transformative reforms and unification efforts: Alcuin of York, the central figure of ourFlourishing Story. Andrzej and Jasper examine his crucial role as an advisor and leader of the Car...