SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest

EPISODE 112: Conquering the Val Demone

Conquest is momentum—and the Normans had it in spades. On this episode, we follow Robert Guiscard and his younger brother Roger as they push deeper into the rugged heart of Sicily. Their route takes them through a crucial valley, one that would test their resolve and teach Roger the brutal truths of leadership, logistics, and siegecraft. As always, Robert Guiscard leads the way with his signature mix of ambition, brutality, and uncanny instinct. The road to domination winds through this valley, and the Normans are just getting started.

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