The Great World Religions preach peace, but history shows religion and violence are often intertwined. This documentary explores how the Protestant Reformation, begun by a dissatisfied German monk, unintentionally ripped Latin Christianity apart, leading to Europe's bloodiest conflict: the 30 Years' War. Go inside the century of upheaval, where new ideas from the Renaissance and the printing press collided with entrenched power, transforming a religious conflict into a brutal European power struggle that ultimately gave birth to the modern, secular nation-state. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Subscribe to Parable for more Religious History documentaries! This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #Parable #ReligiousHistoryDocumentary