SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest

EPISODE 137: The Battle of Durazzo, 1081

It all comes to a head at Durazzo. Alexios Komnenos and Robert Guiscard face off in a clash that could decide the fate of Eastern Rome. For Guiscard, Durazzo is the key to the empire’s front door; for Alexios, it’s the last lock holding the West at bay. This isn’t just a battle—it’s a test of ambition, endurance, and sheer nerve. If Guiscard wins, Constantinople is next. If he fails, the dream dies on the beach. This is the moment.

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