The Second Age of the Crusaders Episode 5 "The Crusaders in Constantinople"
How did the Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade rule their new city of Constantinople and their lands in Greece? And how did the break-away Byzantine states oppose them? Find out in this episode. Please t...
13 Mar 202120min
The Second Age of the Crusaders Episode 4 "The Sack of Constantinople"
The Fourth Crusade was initiated as a plan to attack Egypt. But with the Crusaders short of money, and the emergence of a Byzantine pretender, claiming that he would help the Crusaders if they helped ...
6 Mar 202122min
The Second Age of the Crusaders Episode 3 "The Fourth Crusade"
The First Crusade had saved Byzantium. Now the Fourth Crusade would be directed against it. How and why did this happen? Find out in this episode. Please take a look at my website nickholmesauthor.com...
27 Feb 202122min
The Second Age of the Crusaders Episode 2 "The German Crusade of 1197"
Ever heard of the German Crusade of 1197? Probably not. It must be one of the most overlooked Crusades. And yet it could have been a game-changer. Discover why in this episode. Please take a look at m...
20 Feb 202120min
The Second Age of the Crusaders Episode 1 "The Death of Saladin"
In this episode, we move onto what can be called the Second Age of the Crusaders, that is the period after the Third Crusade, when the Crusader states were weakened but still controlled the coast of P...
13 Feb 202120min
The Third Crusade Episode 7 "Richard the Lionheart's Last Battle"
In this episode, we hear how Richard the Lionheart was close to giving up on ever capturing Jerusalem. He had defeated Saladin at the Battle of Arsuf, but he knew that Saladin's army was still numeric...
6 Feb 202122min
The Third Crusade Episode 6 "The Road to Jerusalem"
King Richard the Lionheart has won a great victory over Saladin at the Battle of Arsuf in 1191. The tide seems to have turned in the Crusaders' favour. The road to Jerusalem lies open. Or is it? Salad...
30 Jan 202123min
The Third Crusade Episode 5 "The Battle of Arsuf"
In this episode, the Kings of England and France arrive in the Holy Land. Richard the Lionheart leads the English while Philip II leads the French. Not only are the two men enemies but they find the s...
23 Jan 202124min
