Charles VIII of France is on his way out as king Ferrandino of Naples, along with Gonzalo de Cordoba, are gradually taking back the kingdom.
Meanwhile Charles is headed off by the Holy League of Venice at the town of Fornovo in the Apennines of Parma. In the ensuing battle, he manages to get through, but not without losing all the supplies and spoils of his campaign. The league commander Francisco Gonzaga, comes out of the affair looking pretty good.
After he finally leaves and Luis of Orleans leaves Novara to the besieging Sforza, an uneasy peace fans over Italy.
NewsCappuccino 002 – On the possible third Italian republic and unity
NewsCappuccino 001 – Choosing coffee, choosing a government and a visit to Rome
NewsCappuccino 000 – Launch episode
027 – Yet another Otto (III)
026 – Another Otto (II)
025 – Ottonian Italy
Interview – Daniela Pellacani on Ciro Menotti
024 – Outstanding Otto and more mess from a porn pope
023 – Here come the Ottonians
022 – More mischief from Marozia
021 – Rowdy Roman Revelry: Marozia's pornocracy
020 – Annoying anarchy
019 – Feudal fun with the Franks
Special: Republic Day and an unprecedented institutional crisis
018 – A clear-up on kingdoms and back up the boot in the ninth century
017 – Some silly Syracusans, some Saracens and Sicily, plus pirates
016 – Italy after Charlemagne
Special: A load of baloney from Bologna part 2
Special: A load of baloney from Bologna Part 1
015 – A Confusing Christmas Coronation
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