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The Knights' Galleys and the Corso
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Episode The Knights' Galleys and the Corso
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of the Knights of St. John's naval power, focusing on the galleys that patrolled the Mediterranean. They explore the brutal reality of the corso—the Knights' sanctioned piracy against Muslim shipping—and the lives of the men who rowed these vessels, from volunteers to slaves. Along the way, they discuss the Battle of Lepanto, the role of the Capitano delle Gaglere, and the complex legacy of this holy war at sea. The conversation reveals how the galleys funded the Order, defended Malta, and shaped the island's history.
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