111: Securing Messina

SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 111: Securing Messina Roger’s Sicilian adventure continues—and this time, it’s real war. With the lessons of conquest fresh in his mind, Roger turns to the city of Messina as his critical first prize. But the Muslim powers of Sicily are far from passive observers—they respond quickly, and with force. Today, we explore how the youngest Hauteville turned strategy into action and overcame the fierce resistance that met him on Sicily’s rocky shores. The Norman foothold is no longer a dream—it’s a battleground. No More Paywalls! How? If you believe in what’s happening here – bringing our shared history to life, warts and all, free to the public with absolutely no more paywalls…ever…please consider donating to my caffeine-mediated research and writing through the website/app Buy Me A Coffee ! With opportunities for one-time donations and even a monthly donation plan, you can voluntarily contribute to the continuation of this show. I would be eternally grateful! NOTE: DISREGARD ANY MENTION OF PATREON. That account has been closed in the process of tearing down of any paywalls! Social Media: YouTube: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast Meta: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3 X: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast Buy Me A Coffee ! Music: Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge License code: Y0ZLEPLIZYV2RTMJ