Few diseases inspired more fear in medieval Europe than leprosy. To modern readers, leprosy is understood as an infectious illness, but in …
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When the First Crusaders reached Antioch in October 1097, all hope seemed lost. Yet, against all odds, they managed a decisive victory …
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The First Crusade did not emerge in a vacuum. When Pope Urban II called for a military expedition to the East in 1095, he was responding …
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In this post, I explore the situation in Western Europe, particularly France, leading up to Pope Urban II’s call at Clermont in …
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A Kingdom on the Brink In 1177, the Kingdom of Jerusalem faced a moment of extreme vulnerability. Its ruler, Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, …
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Among the many voices that narrate the history of the Crusades, one stands out for its scope, intelligence, and enduring influence: William of …
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