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May 2020
48m 10s

The Battle for the Mediterranean

Wondery / Patrick Wyman
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For much of the 16th century, the Habsburgs of Spain and the Ottoman Empire waged an epic conflict for control over the Mediterranean. Follow along with two composite characters, a Barbary corsair and a Hospitaller knight, as they raid, pillage, and fight a holy war for decades on end. Listen ad-free on Wondery+ here Support us by supporting our sponsors! ... Show More
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