Episode 8: The Albanian Flag: Skanderbeg’s Revenge
Invasion and rebellion. Conversion and conquest. This is the story of Albania’s double-eagle flag – and one nation’s centuries-old quest for independence.
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“Wide Eyes” by Chad Crouch
“Warm Up Suit” by Broke for Free
“Impact Moderato” by Kevin Macleod
“Black Lung” by Broke for Free
“Beauty Flow” by Kevin Macleod
“Night Owl” by Broke for Free
“War” by Shaolin Dub
“Luminous” by Broke for Free
“Drop of Water in the Ocean” by Broke for Free
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