136: The Adriatic At War

SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest EPISODE 136: The Adriatic At War Spring, summer, and fall of 1081—it's a whirlwind on both sides of the Adriatic. While Robert Guiscard sharpens his blade and tests the defenses of Eastern Rome, Alexios Komnenos races to hold together a collapsing empire. Meanwhile, alliances shift, cities burn, fleets sail, and popes pray for more than just divine intervention. This episode is your front-row seat to the chaos, the strategy, and the high-stakes drama that set the stage for one of the Middle Ages' defining confrontations. Buckle up—1081 doesn’t slow down. 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 !