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The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia: A Crusader Alliance
In this episode, we explore the unlikely rise of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, a Crusader-era state that forged a unique alliance with Western Europe. Lucas and Luna trace its origins from the fall of Ani to the rugged mountains of the Taurus, and meet its founding dynasty, the Rubenids. They discuss the crowning of King Levon II, who received his crown from both the Byzantine emperor and the German emperor, a symbolic act that placed Cilicia at the heart of medieval geopolitics. The conversation also covers the kingdom's trade networks, its rich Armenian culture, and its eventual…
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