324 episodes

Over 900 years ago, thousands of Christians invaded the Middle East, intent on taking the Holy Land from the Muslims. The following 200 years were marked by a series of military campaigns known as the Crusades.
Join us to follow the history of the Crusades from 1095 onwards. Castles, battles, religious clashes, Richard the Lionheart, the Assassins, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, the Knights Templar - all will feature as we examine one of the most interesting periods in history.

History of the Crusades Sharyn Eastaugh

    • History
    • 4.5 • 1.4K Ratings

Over 900 years ago, thousands of Christians invaded the Middle East, intent on taking the Holy Land from the Muslims. The following 200 years were marked by a series of military campaigns known as the Crusades.
Join us to follow the history of the Crusades from 1095 onwards. Castles, battles, religious clashes, Richard the Lionheart, the Assassins, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, the Knights Templar - all will feature as we examine one of the most interesting periods in history.

    Announcement - New series

    Announcement - New series

    The new podcast series "Reconquista" which carries on from the History of the Crusades Podcast is now available.

    • 2 min
    Episode 321 - The Baltic Crusades

    Episode 321 - The Baltic Crusades

    The Lithuanian Conflict XXVI - The End

    • 27 min
    Episode 320 - The Baltic Crusades

    Episode 320 - The Baltic Crusades

    The Lithuanian Conflict XXV - The decline of the Teutonic Order

    • 23 min
    Episode 319 - The Baltic Crusades

    Episode 319 - The Baltic Crusades

    The Lithuanian Conflict XXIV - Many endings

    • 22 min
    Episode 318 - The Baltic Crusades

    Episode 318 - The Baltic Crusades

    The Lithuanian Conflict XXIII - Coronation crisis

    • 23 min
    Episode 317 - The Baltic Crusades

    Episode 317 - The Baltic Crusades

    The Lithuanian Conflict XXII - The Great Conference of 1427

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
1.4K Ratings

1.4K Ratings

Umm Isa ,

One of the best!

This is one of my favorite podcasts. I love Sharyn’s cadence and tone. I love how she sounds ever so slightly bored in the intro when she says “History of the Crusades.” Truly I adore it. The history is incredibly detailed, but easy to follow. I get tripped up in some other podcasts detailing medieval events, failing to remember the vast cast of characters as the timeline progresses. Sharyn does a good job of reminding us who everyone is along the way, and also tells the story in such a way that even if you forget who someone is, you can still easily follow events.

I’m still listening to the 2013 episodes and I can’t wait to finish the series and listen to Reconquista!!

applejax42 ,

My Soap Opera

This is my soap opera. I listen in the shower and on the road and when I need to relax. I understands humanity better as well.

LoganHerber ,

One of the Best

Love this podcast, one of my all-time favorites! I’ve listened to it a couple of times now and can say it’s great for repeat listens. Right now I’m re-listening to the episodes on the Cathars and loving it! This podcast is binge-worthy, entertaining and in depth. The host really pulls you into the medieval world and gives you a sense of the politics and everyday life of the era. Also, I highly recommend subscribing to the Patreon page for this podcast. The bonus episodes are just as great as the main narrative episodes and it’s only one dollar a month for the subscription! If you’re interested in medieval Europe and/or the Middle East, this is a must-listen-to podcast! 6/5 stars easily!

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