26 min
The Decline of the Crusaders Episode 1 "Life in Outremer" Byzantium And The Crusades
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In this episode, we hear about life in Outremer, as the Crusader states were called, meaning 'Overseas' in French. We'll find that the Crusaders never really established themselves in sufficient strength to be a viable long-term power in the region. In addition, the Crusader's growing commercial relations with the Islamic world, which promised a more peaceful and friendly future, were ruined by the aggression of the Catholic Papacy in Rome which only wanted war with Islam.
31: The Why Behind the WeirdDive into strange but lesser-known true stories from our mysterious world with...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In this episode, we hear about life in Outremer, as the Crusader states were called, meaning 'Overseas' in French. We'll find that the Crusaders never really established themselves in sufficient strength to be a viable long-term power in the region. In addition, the Crusader's growing commercial relations with the Islamic world, which promised a more peaceful and friendly future, were ruined by the aggression of the Catholic Papacy in Rome which only wanted war with Islam.
31: The Why Behind the WeirdDive into strange but lesser-known true stories from our mysterious world with...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
26 min