History of the Outremer

We explore what future Prince of Antioch Bohemond of Tarento got up to between his invasion of the Byzantine Roman Empire and his decision to go "help them out".As always, maps and sources available a...

23 Helmi 202259min

In November of 1095, Raymond of Saint-Gilles, Count of Toulouse was king of southern France in all but name. Yet, just one year later, he had left that all behind him to seek his destiny on the road t...

9 Helmi 20221h 9min

In the 10th century, something started to change in Europe. The weather turned warmer, the population exploded, and the economy began to turn complex in new ways. These changes were the foundation for...

26 Tammi 202247min

The Peasants' Crusade comes to an end. Turns out they've just been chasing geese to Jerusalem.As always, maps and sources available at historyoftheoutremer.wordpress.com and new episodes every other w...

22 Joulu 20211h 12min

It's summertime and the living's...frankly terrible. The Peasants' Crusade is Hung(a)ry like the wolf and about as pleasant to have around as they continue their pilgrimage east. As always, maps and s...

8 Joulu 202153min

Before the First Crusaders have even left the Rhineland in Western Germany, they're eager to bloody their hands by murdering their Jewish neighbors. Today's episode focuses on what the experience of J...

24 Marras 20211h 27min

The people of Latin Christendom are on the march to Jerusalem, they've been called to action by the preaching of a charismatic religious figure...and no, I'm not talking about Pope Urban II. As always...

9 Marras 202157min

On the 27th of November, 1095, in the city of Clermont, Pope Urban II delivered a sermon that would have tremendous consequences. But what exactly did Urban say that fateful day? And what did he think...

28 Loka 20211h 8min