normans
The Arab-Norman Civilization (Part 2)
We continue our journey into medieval Sicily by following the rag-tag band of Normans who carved out a tiny foothold on the Italian peninsula
The Arab-Norman Civilization (Part 1)
The sun-soaked island of Sicily has been influenced by cultures from every corner of the Mediterranean and beyond and is an amazing microcosm for the entire history of Europe and the Middle East as well.
Origins of the Normans
A thousand years ago, a group of barbarian pirates fought their way into becoming one of the most powerful clans in all Europe