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Krak des Chevaliers: A Medieval Hospitaller Crusades Fortress

Matthew McIntosh — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:02:45 +0000

At its peak, Krak des Chevaliers housed a garrison of around 2,000, allowing the Hospitallers to exact tribute

Matthew McIntosh — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 20:01:21 +0000

Christians mounted violent campaigns against Jews and heretics in addition to the wars in Europe, North Africa, and

Matthew McIntosh — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 19:22:16 +0000

They were founded in 1113 CE with the full name of ‘Knights of the Order of the Hospital

Matthew McIntosh — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:01:32 +0000

The pulverizing defeat at Hattin had left most of the Crusader strongholds without enough soldiers to defend them.

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:12:03 +0000

Considered virtually impregnable, it was the largest Crusader castle in the Middle East. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction Krak

Matthew McIntosh — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 17:33:31 +0000

Many exaggerated claims have been made concerning the effects and consequences of the crusades on life in the

Matthew McIntosh — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 17:33:08 +0000

What were the motivating factors for crusaders, from the Pope to the humblest warrior? By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 18:28:25 +0000

The journey begins with a quiet academic living in Istanbul who receives a cryptic message that will change

Matthew McIntosh — Wed, 22 May 2019 17:29:03 +0000

The Third Crusade failed to put Jerusalem back in Christian hands. Introduction In 1187 Outremer (the collective lands

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 06 May 2019 17:28:55 +0000

The Westerners managed to maintain a political presence in the region until 1291 CE but were constantly hampered