Empire Builders: Great Forts of the Mediterranean
Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European empires built formidable Mediterranean fortresses, witnessing epic battles over the past thousand years. We explore these battles, their design, and their world-shaping roles. Our visits include Crusader forts in, Malta, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and the North African coast.
Crusaders, Ottomans, Venetians, Moors, and European empires built formidable Mediterranean fortresses, witnessing epic battles over the past thousand years. We explore these battles, their design, and their world-shaping roles. Our visits include Crusader forts in, Malta, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and the North African coast.
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