Episode 20 - The Norman Achievement
Episode 20 - The Norman Achievement
The Principality of Antioch outlasted the Norman Kingdom of Sicily by a century, and its founder by nearly two. This unl... Read more
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Episode 19 - Bohemond - Part 2 - Bohemond in the East
Episode 19 - Bohemond - Part 2 - Bohemond in the East
The First Crusade fell like a present into Bohemond's lap. Italy wasn't big enough for his ambitions (especially with hi... Read more
10 Jul 2013
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