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She Ruled Two Kingdoms and Refused to Submit to Any King

She Ruled Two Kingdoms and Refused to Submit to Any King

Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most extraordinary figures of the medieval period, renowned…

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How the Capture of a Pigeon Led to the Capture of a City 

How the Capture of a Pigeon Led to the Capture of a City 

In the early 12th century, the Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem faced significant challenges in the…

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The Second Crusade: A Journey of Blood and Betrayal

The Second Crusade: A Journey of Blood and Betrayal

The Second Crusade (1147–1149) was marked by ambitious goals, dramatic failures, and unforeseen consequences. Launched…

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The Eighth Crusade: The End of an Era

The Eighth Crusade: The End of an Era

The Eighth Crusade, launched in 1270 CE, stands as a significant yet often overlooked chapter…

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The Rise and Fall of Edessa, the First Crusader State

The Rise and Fall of Edessa, the First Crusader State

The Fall of Edessa in 1144 was a pivotal event in the history of the…

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How A King with Tens of Thousands of Soldiers Only Had 60 for the Decisive Battle 

How A King with Tens of Thousands of Soldiers Only Had 60 for the Decisive Battle 

The Battle of Alnwick in 1174 marked a significant turning point in the relationship between…

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Scholasticism: Bringing Reason to Religion  

Scholasticism: Bringing Reason to Religion  

Scholasticism, a philosophical and theological movement that flourished in medieval Europe, reached its zenith with…

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Pope vs. Antipope: the Violent Papal Schism of 1130-1138

Pope vs. Antipope: the Violent Papal Schism of 1130-1138

The papal schism between Antipope Anacletus II and Pope Innocent II, lasting from 1130 to…

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King Louis VI: The Fat Warrior King 

King Louis VI: The Fat Warrior King 

King Louis VI of France was indeed very fat, but his obesity did not stop…

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The Crusade That Cost a King His Freedom: Louis IX’s Desperate Gamble

The Crusade That Cost a King His Freedom: Louis IX’s Desperate Gamble

The Seventh Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France, was a significant military expedition…

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The General Who Outsmarted the Crusaders: Saladin’s Epic Story!

The General Who Outsmarted the Crusaders: Saladin’s Epic Story!

Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, commonly known as Saladin, was a towering figure in medieval…

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The Mongol Invasion of Russia: The Beginning of Europe’s Nightmare

The Mongol Invasion of Russia: The Beginning of Europe’s Nightmare

In the winter of 1237, a storm of unparalleled ferocity descended upon the fragmented principalities…

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The Fifth Crusade: A Tale of Ambition and Missed Opportunity

The Fifth Crusade: A Tale of Ambition and Missed Opportunity

The Fifth Crusade, which took place from 1217 to 1221 CE, stands as a pivotal…

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The Fourth Crusade: An Unholy and Brutal Detour 

The Fourth Crusade: An Unholy and Brutal Detour 

The Fourth Crusade, which took place from 1202 to 1204 CE, stands as one of…

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A Battle So Brutal A French Army Was Destroyed In Hours

A Battle So Brutal A French Army Was Destroyed In Hours

The dawn of July 4, 1187, broke over the parched hills of Galilee, casting long…

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