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The Medieval Crusades (1956)
Keywords Crusades, Pope Urban II, Holy Land, Sir William, Mont breth, Philip, Steven, Jerusalem, Constantinople, Muslims, cultural exchange, 1095, battles, faith, Western civilization Email us at ...
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The First Crusade – Blood, Faith, and Power
In 1095, Pope Urban II’s sermon at Clermont sparked one of history’s most extraordinary events – the First Crusade Discover the epic journey of faith, power, and bloodshed 'We're no longer a ...
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What were the Crusades?
A 19th century engraving of a scene in Claremont, France shows Pope Urban II standing behind the priest Peter the Hermit who is encouraging men to go on a Crusade In the medieval period ...
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Siege of Damascus 1148 - Second Crusade Animated DOCUMENTARY
The fall of Edessa (1144) triggered the Second Crusade, as Pope Eugenius III called for war. Led by Louis VII of France and Conrad III of Germany, Crusader armies marched east, clashing with the ...
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
During the Crusades, St. Francis befriended a Muslim ... After being elected, a pope chooses a name to adopt for his papacy. Jorge Mario Bergoglio picked Francis in 2013. “He explained it ...
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An Epic History of the First Crusade
The First Crusade was one of the most extraordinary ... threatened by the rising power of the Muslim Seljuk Turks. But when Pope Urban II preached a sermon at Clermont in 1095, the result was ...