The Song of Roland
Aug 16, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 699
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Episode description
Charlemagne's rear guard was attacked by the Basques in the valley of Roncesvaux. Roland, its leader, fought a courageous fight, and, though conquered, became immortal. (Volume 49, Harvard Classics)
Roland died at Roncesvaux, Aug. 15, 778.
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