Currently, I am meticulously filtering the data for a new chapter, where the insights of Geoffrey of Villehardouin and Robert of Clari play a pivotal role.
Villehardouin, being intimately connected to the crusade leadership, provides us with invaluable insights into the treaties, secret meetings, war councils, and military tactics. On the other hand, Robert of Clari, an ordinary knight with a burning desire to liberate Jerusalem, serves as our window into the mood of the crusading host, military collisions, and the partition of the booty.
I am still determining the plot, but it should include a description of the main events of the Fourth Crusade and its implications on the political climate in the Eastern Mediterranean and the emergence of the Venetian Empire.
My latest scholarly endeavor involves translating my article, The Byzantine Contribution to Maritime Warfare, and preparing an engaging Zoom lecture on the same topic. This work is a testament to my commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering a deeper understanding of historical maritime warfare. See https://www.academia.edu/114642803/Byzantine_Contribution
I will add a few notes from my previous article, Early War Galleys, about their dimensions, design, and displacement. See https://www.academia.edu/111701661/Early_War_Galleys
Looking ahead, I am excited to delve into editing a new article exploring the evolution of Latin galleys from the 11th to 15th centuries. This upcoming project promises to shed new light on this fascinating topic.
