13.4 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 4
In the first half of the eleventh century, the Normans gained much territory in Italy but in so doing had made many enemies. In 1054 Pope Leo IX brought together a force of Lombards, Germans and Byzantines to confront them. The Normans won an overwhelming victory and effectively conquered the southern half of the peninsulawww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Tammi 201524min
13.3 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 3
The Normans arrive in Italy first as pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land, then as mercenaries. It is not long before they begin to acquire territories and titles on the peninsula in their own right.www.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Tammi 201517min
13.2 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 2
The popes of the eleventh and early twelfth century were hardly living by the standards set by their religion. In spite of this this they still enjoyed considerable reverence among the leaders of Christendom. A papal alliance with the German Emperors, which proved highly valuable but sometimes very difficult, became a key element of medieval Italian history.www.historyeurope.netPicture: 12th-century stained glass depiction of Otto I, Strasbourg Cathedral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Tammi 201518min
13.1 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 1
During the next four podcasts I will tell the history of Italy from between the fall of Rome up until 1053, the year of an important battle between Pope Leo IX and Norman invaders of Italy. These centuries witnessed a long struggle for power between various sides, with many shifts of fortune. The Battle of Civitate marks the point at which the Normans firmly established themselves in Italy and so reshaped the politics of the peninsula.www.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Joulu 201422min
12.1 The Battle of Kleidion 1014 AD
A focus on southeastern Europe. The history of early Bulgaria and its relationship with the Byzantine Empire, often one of peace and cultural exchange, but also involving military conflict including the Battle of Kleidion in 1014 ADwww.historyeurope.netPicture: Boris I of Bulgaria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Marras 201428min
11.2 The Battle of Lechfeld 955 AD, Part 2
Concluding part of the Battle of Lechfeld, 955 AD. Otto the Great assembles an army of fellow Germans and Bohemians to defeat a force of Hungarian raiders. His victory proved decisive in the shaping of central Europewww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Marras 201417min
11.1 The Battle of Lechfeld 955 AD, Part 1
In the year 955 was fought a crucial battle for central Europe, which proved highly significant for the early histories of Germany and Hungary. Here I describe the build-up to the Battle of Lechfeldwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Loka 201418min
10.3 The Battle of Brunanbuhr 937 AD, Part 3
In AD 937 took place 'the Great Battle' of early medieval Britain, a time when the political and cultural map of the isles was forming, which lasts till today. The King of Wessex, Athelstan, grandson of King Alfred the Great, was forced to confront an alliance of Scots, Vikings and northern Britons in his attempt to become King of all Britainwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Syys 201421min
