In this episode, historian and host Valorie Clark covers the mysterious and harrowing tale of Herman the Recluse, the monk who might have done a deal with the devil to save his own life. 

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Cover art by Stuart Kolkovic, who goes by Herman Inclusus for his art practice. 

Links:

• High-res images of the Codex Gigas from the National Library of Sweden.
• Short film about the Devil's Bible from the National Library of Sweden.