The Story of The Crusades

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Duration: 01:21

Dr. Thomas Asbridge introduces the epic story of the Crusades – a tale of religious fanaticism and unspeakable brutality, of medieval knights and Jihadi warriors; of castles and kings; of heroism, betrayal, and sacrifice.

He explains how, using fresh evidence, eye-witness testimonies and contemporary accounts – from both the Christian and Islamic worlds – we are able to re-examine this epic medieval drama, and how he has retraced the steps of the Crusaders from a small town in France to the magnificent cities of the Holy Land, bringing to life the human experience of the Crusades, and shedding new light on how it was that two of the world’s great religions waged war in the name of God.

Available since Fri 13 Jan 2012

Credits

Series Producer
Chris Wilson
Presenter
Thomas Asbridge
Executive Producer
John Farren

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The Crusades Holy War

1/3 Dr Thomas Asbridge retraces the steps of the first crusaders.

First broadcast: 18 Jan 2012

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