Take a peek into the medieval world. Explore the medieval world through the eyes of medieval historians.
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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The Miraculous Discovery of the Holy Lance at Antioch
by Ashley Firthby Ashley FirthWhen 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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Montgisard 1177: How the Teenage Leper King Defied Saladin
by Ashley Firthby Ashley FirthA 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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