Skanderbeg: The Albanian General Who Defied the Ottoman Empire | History Camp

Today, we follow Skanderbeg, the Albanian commander who turned against the Ottoman Empire and became the face of his country’s resistance. From taking back Krujë and uniting the Albanian lords to the Battle of Torvioll, Venetian rivalry, and betrayal within his own family, we explore how he fought to keep Albania out of Ottoman hands.

We also look at his clashes with Murad II and Mehmed the Conqueror, the legends surrounding his bones, and the flag that became a lasting symbol of Albania. Welcome to History Camp! 🏕️



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0:00 The Man Who Defied an Empire1:07 Welcome to History Camp4:15 Albania Under Ottoman Rule8:00 How Skanderbeg Got His Name11:10 Taking Back Krujë14:10 Uniting the Albanian Lords16:41 The Battle of Torvioll20:42 Venice Turns Against Skanderbeg22:25 The Siege of Krujë24:41 Mehmed the Conqueror25:36 Finding Allies and Facing Betrayal29:41 Skanderbeg Fights His Nephew34:32 The Empire Strikes Back38:49 The Death of Skanderbeg41:14 The Biography and the Legend of His Bones44:55 Skanderbeg’s Flag + Legacy46:26 Drop Your Thoughts!

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