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The Battle of Benevento 1266: Angevin vs Hohenstaufen
In this episode of The Story of Italy, Lucas and Luna dive into the pivotal Battle of Benevento, fought on February 26, 1266, between the Hohenstaufen king Manfred of Sicily and the Angevin invader Charles I, brother of King Louis IX of France. They explore how papal politics and the long-running Guelph-Ghibelline conflict set the stage, the tactical decisions that led to Manfred's defeat and death, and the aftermath that shifted the balance of power in Italy. Along the way, they touch on the role of the Saracen archers in Manfred's army, the betrayal of the Apulian barons, and the…
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