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Siege of Antioch (1098): Crusaders vs. Starvation
Did you know that during the siege of Antioch in 1098, the Crusaders had to deal with extreme hunger? This siege, a key moment in
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The Battle of Arsuf (1191): Richard vs. Saladin
On September 7, 1191, a key battle of the Third Crusade happened. It was between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin at Arsuf. This defining moment
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The Siege of Jerusalem (1099): How the First Crusade Won
You are about to explore a key moment in medieval history. It’s the event that ended the First Crusade successfully. In 1099, Christian forces from
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The Siege of Acre (1189-1191): The Crusade’s Turning Point
Did you know the Siege of Acre was a key moment in the Third Crusade? It changed the game for the Crusaders and their foes.
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The Battle of Hattin (1187): Saladin’s Greatest Victory
Did you know the Battle of Hattin in 1187 was a key moment in the Crusades? On July 4, 1187, Saladin’s forces achieved a crushing
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Crusader Warfare: Tactics, Weapons, and Strategy
This time was full of military actions and new tech that changed warfare. As you dive into crusader warfare, you’ll see the tactics, weapons, and
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The Reconquista: Spain’s Crusade (710-1492)
Imagine walking through the ancient streets of Granada, Spain. You see ornate Islamic architecture next to Gothic cathedrals. It’s a striking contrast that tells a
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The Northern Crusades: The Grim Baltic Crusades (1147-1410s)
Imagine standing on the Baltic Sea’s shores in 1200, watching armored knights arrive. They carried crosses on their shields, but they weren’t going to Jerusalem.
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The Later crusades: the Fifth, sixth, and seventh crusades
The Later Crusades. Imagine a French knight named Jean standing in the scorching Egyptian desert in 1250. He’s starving, sick with dysentery, and watching his
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The Children’s Crusade (1212): Myth vs. Reality
Imagine a classroom where your teacher talks about thousands of young kids going to Jerusalem with wooden swords. That’s how many see the children’s crusade.