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Why The #Crusades Were Worse Than You Thought
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Grunge · Why The Crusades Were Worse Than You Thought - GrungeIn the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.
The Crusades: A Very Brief History, 1095-1500 https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/crusades-history-1095-1500/ #crusades #history
Medievalists.net · The Crusades: A Very Brief History, 1095-1500 - Medievalists.netBetween the mid-11th and late-15th centuries, a historically specific configuration of material and ideational factors gave rise to a constellation of religious wars now known as "the Crusades."
The Battle of Ramla (1102): High-Watermark of the Egyptian Army https://www.medievalists.net/2024/03/battle-ramla-1102/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · The Battle of Ramla (1102): High-Watermark of the Egyptian Army - Medievalists.netThe Fatimid Egyptian empire fielded one of the most overlooked forces in the crusading period.
Did Christians and Muslims Join Forces in the First Crusade? https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/christians-muslims-first-crusade/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · Did Christians and Muslims Join Forces in the First Crusade? - Medievalists.netThe First Crusade is often seen as a clash between Christians and Muslims for control of Jerusalem. Yet, the reality was far more complex, with alliances that crossed religious lines.
Were the Crusader States Penal Colonies? https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/were-the-crusader-states-penal-colonies/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · Were the Crusader States Penal Colonies? - Medievalists.netThe population of the crusader states was not representative of normal demographics. Perhaps ironically, for societies with a heavily religious foundation, a disproportionate number of those who came to the crusader states were criminals.
The Templar Catastrophe at Cresson https://www.medievalists.net/2024/02/the-templar-catastrophe-at-cresson/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · The Templar Catastrophe at Cresson - Medievalists.netSteve Tibble tells us about the Battle of Cresson, which set the stage for a pivotal moment for the Crusaders..
Murder and Political Drama in Medieval Syria and Egypt https://www.medievalists.net/2024/06/murder-political-drama-medieval-syria-egypt/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · Murder and Political Drama in Medieval Syria and Egypt - Medievalists.netThe Crusaders were tough – but they had no monopoly on political violence. Murders within Muslim hierarchies were relatively common too.
The Rhineland Massacres of the First Crusade https://www.medievalists.net/2023/02/rhineland-massacres-first-crusade/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · The Rhineland Massacres of the First Crusade - Medievalists.netAround the mid-twelfth century, a Jewish chronicler named Solomon bar Simson penned an account of events that had happened 50 years earlier – events that were devastating for his fellow Jewish community in parts of Europe.
Delve into the historical sources and modern research behind the First Crusade's complex story. https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/first-crusade #Crusades
Medieval Studies Courses from Medievalists.netThe First Crusade: Sources and StudiesDive deep into one of the most significant events in medieval history. This self-paced course provides a thorough understanding of the First Crusade, perfect for history enthusiasts seeking a deeper exploration.
Weapons, Violence, and the Crusades: A Medieval Arms Race https://www.medievalists.net/2024/11/weapons-violence-and-the-crusades-a-medieval-arms-race/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · Weapons, Violence, and the Crusades: A Medieval Arms Race - Medievalists.netThe sword and shield of medieval Europe weren't just tools of war—they were catalysts of chaos, reshaping societies and escalating crime rates. From Christendom to the Crusader States, weapons played a dual role: defence and destruction.
The Forgotten Crusaders https://www.medievalists.net/2024/02/forgotten-crusaders/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · The Forgotten Crusaders - Medievalists.netIn the aftermath of the successful First Crusade, a new strategy was formulated on how to keep the Near East under Frankish control. The Siege of Caesarea was one of the first steps.
Reasons for Going on the First Crusade: A Checklist https://www.medievalists.net/2023/01/reasons-going-first-crusade/ #Crusades
Medievalists.net · Reasons for Going on the First Crusade: A Checklist - Medievalists.netWhy did people go on the First Crusade? A look at Pope Urban II's speech in 1095 and how it helped convince people to take the cross.
High Stakes in the Holy Land: Gambling, Sieges, and Crusader Missteps https://www.medievalists.net/2025/01/gambling-sieges-crusader-missteps/ #history #gambling #crusades
Medievalists.net · High Stakes in the Holy Land: Gambling, Sieges, and Crusader Missteps - Medievalists.netGambling wasn’t just a pastime in the Crusader States—it was a risky habit that often blurred the lines between entertainment and disaster. From siege lines to Mongol invasions, the stakes were as high as the dice rolls, with deadly consequences for the gamblers and their people.
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Medieval Studies Courses from Medievalists.netThe Crusades 1095-1187: A multi-perspective historyThis course will offer an overview history covering the Crusades to the Middle East during the period 1095-1187 (from the First Crusade to the Fall of Jerusalem).