Episode 218 - The Siege of Antioch

<p>The Crusaders set up a siege of Antioch. The vast size of the city makes it impossible to fully encircle. What follows is a battle of attrition as the Crusaders wait for the Turkic garrison to make a mistake and the garrison await reinforcements. Meanwhile Alexios makes his way to the centre of the Anatolian plateau to consolidate the return of Byzantine power. He also awaits news from Antioch.</p><br><p>Time Stamps - each section is broken up by our drum sound effect</p><p>00.00-03.05 Introduction</p><p>03.06-08.47 Why did the Crusaders have to capture Antioch?</p><p>08.48-14.22 Baldwin at Edessa</p><p>14.23-17.14 The political fragmentation of Syria</p><p>17.15-27.35 The geography of Antioch</p><p>27.36-33.52 Early stages of the siege</p><p>33.53-46.35 Winter stalemate. Suffering and desertions. Bohemond and Robert of Flanders drive off forces from Damascus</p><p>46.36-54.42 Victory over the forces of Aleppo</p><p>54.43-62.18 More fully surrounding the city</p><p>62.19-77.09 Antioch falls</p><p>77.10-84.24 The Crusaders besieged. Kerbogah attacks from the Citadel</p><p>84.25-87.46 Desperation and talk of surrender</p><p>87.47-92.03 Alexios goes home</p><p>92.04-100.19 The final battle</p><p>100.19-107.00 Conclusion</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>