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The Sicilian Vespers: An Island's Revolt That Changed Europe
In 1282, the people of Sicily rose up against their French Angevin rulers in a bloody uprising known as the Sicilian Vespers. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the causes, events, and consequences of this revolt, which led to the War of the Sicilian Vespers and reshaped the balance of power in the Mediterranean. They discuss the oppressive rule of Charles of Anjou, the role of the Hohenstaufen legacy, the legendary uprising at the Church of the Holy Spirit, the intervention of Peter III of Aragon, and the long war that followed. The episode also examines the controversial figure of…
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