Medieval Denia with Travis Bruce

The eleventh century was a time of big changes across the world. In the Mediterranean, shifting power structures gave rise to a tiny, short-lived Muslim state based around the port city of Denia in modern Spain. Like its more well-known coastal peers, Denia soon became a powerful launching point for learning, trading, and raiding across the sea. This week, Danièle speaks with Travis Bruce about how Denia became its own state, its intriguing pair of rulers, and how piracy and trade on the Mediterranean went hand-in-hand.

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