At its peak, Krak des Chevaliers housed a garrison of around 2,000, allowing the Hospitallers to exact...
Crusades
Christians mounted violent campaigns against Jews and heretics in addition to the wars in Europe, North Africa,...
They were founded in 1113 CE with the full name of ‘Knights of the Order of the...
The pulverizing defeat at Hattin had left most of the Crusader strongholds without enough soldiers to defend...
Considered virtually impregnable, it was the largest Crusader castle in the Middle East. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction...
Many exaggerated claims have been made concerning the effects and consequences of the crusades on life in...
What were the motivating factors for crusaders, from the Pope to the humblest warrior? By Mark CartwrightHistorian...
The journey begins with a quiet academic living in Istanbul who receives a cryptic message that will...
The Third Crusade failed to put Jerusalem back in Christian hands. Introduction In 1187 Outremer (the collective...
The Westerners managed to maintain a political presence in the region until 1291 CE but were constantly...
The armies could have involved over 100,000 men on either side who came from all over Europe....
Exploring how the motives, organization, and effects of the Crusades change over time. Originally published by Newberry...
The order was formed c.1119 CE when seven knights, led by French nobleman Hugh of Payns, swore...