The Battle of Lepanto

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Oct 7, 202616:01Society & Culture

October 7, 1571. The Ottoman Empire and the Holy League face off in the last great naval battle before the Age of Sail. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and...

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