2.18 Άνθρωποι τοῦ βᾰσῐλέως (Or in English, "The Emperor's Men")
The noble pilgrims have arrived in Constantinople and now, the Emperor of the Romans Alexios I Komnenos has asked them to swear the customary Latin oath. The only question is...what the heck does that...
10 Touko 20221h 21min
2.17 In the Court of the Purple King
After the total breakdown of the Peasant's Crusade, the purple-clad Emperor of the Romans Alexios I Komnenos is once again forced to deal with crusader hordes as Hugh of Vermandois, Godfrey of Bouillo...
25 Huhti 20221h 20min
2.16 Appendix- Albert of Aachen
Albert of Aachen's account of Godfrey's voyage from Lorraine to the Byzantine Roman Empire by way of Hungary.As always, maps and sources available at historyoftheoutremer.wordpress.com and new episode...
7 Huhti 202218min
2.16 The Peasants' Crusade (Again)
Godfrey of Bouillon's going on crusade! And his army looks...kinda familiar.As always, maps and sources available at historyoftheoutremer.wordpress.com and new episodes every other week. Feel feel to ...
7 Huhti 202233min
2.15 Appendix- Jerusalem Liberated
An English translation by Max Wickert of Gerusalemme liberata by Torquato Tasso, published in 1581. As always, maps and sources available at historyoftheoutremer.wordpress.com and new episodes every o...
24 Maalis 202212min
2.15 Let Godfrey Lead!
The first of a two-parter introducing the future first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Godfrey of Bouillon. We touch on the legendary figure that grew out of the man and his complicated family hist...
24 Maalis 20221h 2min
2.14 Appendix- The Gesta Francorum
The Gesta Francorum's account of Bohemond's voyage from Italy to the Byzantine Roman Empire.As always, maps and sources available at historyoftheoutremer.wordpress.com and new episodes every other wee...
10 Maalis 202214min
2.14 Drive Our Ships to New Lands
We explore Bohemond of Tarento's arrival in the Byzantine Roman Empire and the the reason why our sources can't be trusted with regard to his motivations. As always, maps and sources available at hist...
10 Maalis 202247min
