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Armenia's Forgotten Kingdom: Cilicia and the Crusader Alliance
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, a Crusader-era state that emerged from the rubble of the Bagratid collapse. They discuss the rise of the Rubenid dynasty, the coronation of Levon I, and Cilicia's unique blend of Armenian, Frankish, and Byzantine culture. The conversation covers the kingdom's military alliances with the Crusaders, its role in the Silk Road trade, and its eventual decline under Mamluk pressure. Key figures include Prince Levon I, King Levon II, and Catholicos Gregory II the Martyrophile. The episode also touches on Cilician…
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