The Lionheart - Ransom and Revenge

December 15, 2024·30 min·2 clips

In a stunned silence, Richard knelt before Emperor Henry VI and agreed to become his vassal to save himself.

This episode retells the capture and ransom of Richard the Lionheart from the German perspective, exploring Emperor Henry VI's motivations and the political maneuvering behind the event. It details how Henry used the ransom to conquer Sicily and how Richard later sought revenge by influencing imperial succession, leading to a civil war.

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