Roncesvalles: la verdad que destruye el mito de Roldán (no fueron sarracenos)

For centuries we've been told the same story: Roland, Charlemagne's nephew, dies heroically at Roncesvalles (Orreaga) fighting against a massive Saracen army after a vile betrayal. But the historical reality is very different… and much more uncomfortable. In this video, we analyze original sources, such as Einhard's Vita Caroli, to discover what really happened in the summer of 778: political intrigues in Al-Andalus, a failed siege of Zaragoza, the destruction of Pamplona, ​​and a perfect ambush in the Pyrenees. Who really attacked the Frankish army? Why was a humiliating defeat transformed into a heroic epic? How did the myths of Roland and Bernardo del Carpio come about? A story of propaganda, collective memory, and nation-building that demonstrates that, sometimes, legends have more power than facts. 📜 Real history versus myth. ⚔️ Charlemagne, Basques, Crusades, and medieval propaganda. 🧠 The origin of one of the greatest historical manipulations in Europe. #Roncesvalles #Orrega #Roland #Charlemagne #MedievalHistory #BasqueHistory #EuropeanHistory #NavarreseHistory #HistoryOfSpain #HistoryOfFrance #Basques #HistoricalBattles #HistoricalMyths #MiddleAges #HistoricalDocumentary #RealHistory #Legends #BattleOfRoncesvalles #SongOfRoland