Episode 139 - The Crusade against the Cathars

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.<br>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.

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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.

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