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Now that the Crusaders have crossed the seas from Europe to Asia Minor, they face their first major obstacle... the ancient city of Nicea. And the Crusaders proved themselves more fierce than the peasants who came this way before.

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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One by one, the leaders of the Crusading Armies swore their oaths of loyalty to the Roman Emperor Alexios before departing Constantinople for Anatolia. We also had a quick recap on the events that transpired in Jerusalem between Arab Conquests and the 1st Crusade.

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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An army of a hundred thousand Soldiers, Knights, Lords, and Princes leave Europe and make their way to the Holy Land, to take Jerusalem back from the infidels and, if possible, win a little glory for themselves while they're at it.

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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Peter the Hermit has made it to Constantinople after wreaking havoc on the kingdom of Hungary and laying waste to the city of Belgrade... but their luck is about to run out, and everyone is going to die.

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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Before the first crusade began, a strange hermit riding a donkey convinced tens of thousands of peasants to leave their miserable lives to travel to the Holy Land and free Jerusalem from the Turks. There is only one problem... this is an army of unruly peasants.

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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After Emperor Alexios wrote a letter to the Clergy in Western Europe, the Pope gave a big speech in front of thousands of people. This episode follows the events of the papacy following the events from the Great Schism in 1054 to the call for the first crusade in 1095. 

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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Welcome to the Introduction of the third season. We wrap up our thoughts on season two and go over our favorite male and female characters. Season Three is going to cover all of the events of Greece through the Crusades and beyond... hopefully ending with the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 CE. 

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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Emperor Alexios can't catch a break, and just as one problem is solved, another two pop up in its place. With the Normans ejected from Greece, the Pechenegs launched an attack against hr Roman Empire. And still, the East's trouble was growing more grave. Alexios needed some outside help. Anyone really... and so he sent a desperate letter, asking the Pope in Rome for aid.

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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After narrowly escaping with his life,  and fleeing the city of Dyrrachium, Alexios pleaded for the German Empire to invade Italy and draw Robert Guiscard out of Greece. But that left his son Bohemond, who proved to be one of Alexios' greatest adversaries.

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

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Alexios is now the Emperor of the Romans. But there is no time to rest.  The enemy is on the move... and the great Norman Warrior... Robert Guiscard landed a fleet on the shores of Greece. His army is hell-bent on conquering the imperial city for themselves. Now Alexios must face his first challenge as Emperor.

The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the events of the Greek People from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.

Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com

Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com