Episode 117 - King Pedro III of Aragon and Sicily Part 3

This episode of "Reconquista" details the challenges faced by King Pedro III of Aragon after seizing Sicily, including opposition from Charles of Anjou and Pope Martin IV, who declared a crusade against him and offered his lands to the French. Despite lacking support from Aragonese noblemen and facing a French invasion, Pedro benefited from the deaths of his key adversaries and successfully defended his kingdom. The episode concludes with the death of King Pedro and the ascension of his son, Alfonso III, who faces immediate pressure from Aragonese noblemen demanding more power, setting the stage for future conflicts and negotiations with the papacy.