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The Otranto Massacre: Italy's Last Crusade
In 1480, Ottoman forces under Gedik Ahmed Pasha landed in southern Italy, capturing the town of Otranto and executing over 800 Christians who refused to convert. This episode explores that pivotal moment when the Ottoman Empire nearly reached the heart of Europe, just decades after the fall of Constantinople. We examine the role of King Ferdinand II of Aragon, whose delay allowed the Ottomans to consolidate their hold on Apulia, and the heroic stand of the defenders led by Archbishop Stefano Agostini. The narrative shifts from the grand geopolitical strategies of previous episodes to the…
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