NOTE: I’ve reworked and split this into Episodes 116 and 117—re-recorded and much improved. I’m proud of how they turned out (and very glad I never posted the original version!). Hope you enjoy the new edits, and I’d love to hear what you think!

SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest

EPISODE 116: Siege of Palermo, 1064

The crown jewel of Sicily was calling — and the Hauteville brothers answered. In 1064, Robert Guiscard and Count Roger joined forces once again to take the ultimate prize of the island: Palermo. This wasn’t just a military campaign; it was a statement, a challenge to the heart of Muslim Sicily, and a bold play to cement Norman dominance in the Mediterranean. Today, we tell the story of this audacious assault, of grit, strategy, and the relentless ambition of two brothers chasing legacy.

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