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Cilician Armenia: Crusader Kingdom of the Levant
Episode 258 turns away from the Caucasus and the tragedies of the twentieth century to explore a vibrant, often overlooked chapter of medieval history: the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. Situated on the southern coast of modern-day Turkey, this Christian state emerged in the wake of the Seljuk Turkish conquests of Anatolia. Unlike its northern neighbors, Cilician Armenia became a crucial ally of the European Crusader states, blending Eastern Orthodox traditions with Western feudal customs. We examine how rulers like King Leo I and Queen Keran navigated the treacherous politics of the…
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