038: Saxons IV: Return of the Ottos (Otto II and Otto III)

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038: Saxons IV: Return of the Ottos (Otto II and Otto III)

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Sep 13, 2016

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We continue our journey with the Liudolfinger dynasty with a few more Ottos, the very beginning of Austria, a Byzantine Empress, and a near escape! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Sep 13, 2016

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038: Saxons IV: Return of the Ottos (Otto II and Otto III)

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