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History of Rhodes Part 2
We Follow the Hospitallers from the island of Cyprus on their conquest of Rhodes, the establishment of a new base of operations, and two subsequent sieges. Come face to face with the new big dawg in the region and get down and dirty in the trenches in History of Rhodes part 2.
Kayakoy, Turkiye
We learn about the turbulent history of the town once known as Livissi, About the hardships faced by its people, and quietly contemplate the serene beauty. Then we will eat some bomb ass scones, visit the beach town of Oludeniz, climb some mountains, do some paragliding, and take a swim. After that, it's off to Fethiye to learn a bit about the ancient city of Telmessos of which Fethiye is built upon. We will admire the wall tombs of leaders past, drink some craft beer, and walk the waterfront.
History of Rhodes Part 1
Learn yo-self some history on the Greek island of Rhodes, from dwarf elephants to Minoans and Mycenaeans. Dorians and Achaeans all the way up to the Hospitallers. Learn about the island's strategic location, dog-headed flipper dudes, and the first tank used in battle. Myths, history, warfare, and more in part one of The History of Rhodes.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Cobbled streets polished by throngs of sweaty tourists, the slight aroma of cat piss, and a fresh set of terracotta roof tiles. Let's go GURL! Starting at pre-history, We learn of the mythology of the region, of Roman fuckery, and the founding of Dubrovnik as the settlement of Ragusa. We will hear portents of doom by a gandalfesque mother-fucker, get all hot and bothered by some THICC ass walls, tangle, with Ottomans, French, and Austro Hungarians before settling into the land of Yugoslavia for a brief respite. Finally we will cap things off with the war that shapes the region today.
