SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest

EPISODE 113: All Over A Girl

An entire civil war…over a girl? What is this, a Mediterranean remake of The Iliad? Nope—just another Tuesday in Norman Italy. In this episode, sibling rivalry hits its peak as the mighty Robert Guiscard and his brother Roger square off over a woman, of all things. Honor, pride, power—sure, those played a role too—but make no mistake, this feud cuts deep. What unfolds isn’t just a spat between brothers; it’s a full-blown civil conflict with long-lasting consequences for their fragile conquest of Sicily.

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