Rick Steves' Europe

Luther and the Reformation

Special | 55m 37s  | Video has closed captioning.

Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation, which contributed to the birth of our modern age. In this one-hour special, Rick Steves visits key sites relating to the Reformation and explores the complicated political world of 16th-century Europe — from indulgences to iconoclasts. It’s a story of power, rebellion, and faith that you’ll never forget.

Aired: 08/03/17

Expired: 12/31/22

Rating: TV-G

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Distributed nationally by American Public Television