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The legend of Pope Joan is one of the most intriguing and controversial tales of medieval Europe, blending history, myth, and satire. According to the story, Joan was a highly intelligent woman who disguised herself as a man in order to pursue education and ecclesiastical life at a time when women were forbidden from such roles.

Taking the name “Brother John Anglicus,” she is said to have risen through the ranks of the Church due to her remarkable learning, eloquence, and devotion.

The tale claims that she eventually became pope, reigning in secret as the head of the Catholic Church. During a public procession in Rome, the story takes a dramatic turn: Joan allegedly went into premature labour and gave birth in full view of the crowd, revealing her true identity. Shock and outrage supposedly followed, and she either died shortly after or was killed by the mob, depending on the version of the legend.

Historians widely regard Pope Joan as fictional, likely originating in the 13th century as a moral tale or political satire aimed at criticizing Church authority. Despite lacking historical evidence, the story has endured for centuries, inspiring literature, debate, and curiosity about gender, power, and secrecy within religious institutions.

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Taking the name “Brother John Anglicus,” she is said to have risen through the ranks of the Church due to her remarkable learning, eloquence, and devotion.

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John (JC) Reardon: The Universal Curator

John Reardon (writing as JC Reardon) is a prolific Australian author and a foundational pioneer of the nation's technology sector. Often described as a "modern polymath," Reardon has transitioned from building the infrastructure of the digital age to documenting the vast breadth of human knowledge through an expansive bibliography that exceeds 200 titles.

A Legacy of Innovation

Before becoming a mainstay in Australian publishing, Reardon was a trailblazer in the tech industry. He founded one of Australia's first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operated the country's first domain name provider. This deep-rooted expertise in complex systems—ranging from satellite technology to the inner workings of the internet—serves as the backbone for his contemporary writing on science and the future of AI.

The "Wikipedia with a Voice"

Reardon's literary approach is defined by his role as a knowledge aggregator. Rather than pursuing narrow academic specialization, he adopts the role of a "Universal Curator," mapping the continuous story of human civilization across several key pillars:

Military History: Detailed chronicles of the ANZACs, the Spitfire, and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Big Human Systems: Insightful explorations of global faiths and secret societies, including Buddhism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Freemasons.

Technology & Science: Accessible guides on Voyager, the evolution of the internet, and the trajectory of AI.

Myth & Folklore: Investigations into the Loch Ness Monster and the Illuminati.

Writing Philosophy

Utilizing an "overview + narrative" structure, Reardon focuses on accessibility, repackaging dense technical and historical data into digestible, story-driven guides for a general audience. His high-volume publishing model treats each book as a "compact portal," inviting the curious to explore a diverse array of subjects through the lens of a man who helped build the digital world they inhabit today.

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Pope Joan - Fact or Fiction

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