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The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia: Crusader Kings and a Forgotten Crusade
In this episode of The Story of Armenia, Lucas and Luna explore the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia—a medieval Crusader state forged by Armenian refugees fleeing Seljuk invasion. They trace the rise of the Rubenid dynasty, the coronation of King Levon I in 1198, and the unique Franco-Armenian synthesis that produced illuminated manuscripts, hybrid castles, and a papal alliance. Along the way, they discuss the military orders that garrisoned Cilician fortresses, the assassination of King Levon II, and the kingdom's eventual fall to the Mamluks in 1375. Key figures include Constantine I, Levon…
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