The History of Byzantium

How many people went on Crusade? Who were they and who was in charge of them? Why did they go? What does all this mean for Byzantium? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Mai 202027min

Sharyn Eastaugh from the History of the Crusades podcast explores why people responded to Urban's call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Mai 202018min

We follow Urban as he crosses into France and spends over a year on tour. We talk about the steps he took to prepare for the announcement of the Crusades. Then we break down what we believe he said and why he said it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Mai 202021min

We briefly talk about events in Jerusalem and the wider Levant on the eve of the First Crusade. Had anything happened there that could have sparked the Crusades? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Mai 202012min

An interview with Professor Peter Frankopan about his book 'The First Crusade: The Call from the East.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Apr 202044min

We talk about Pope Urban's shaky political position on the eve of the Crusade. As well as discussing the wider Papal reform movement and how military violence came to be a part of their plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Apr 202029min

We discuss what Alexios really wanted from the West. Was he surprised by the Crusading army that formed or had he been lobbying for something similar? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Apr 202018min

A quick introduction to the Crusading topic and a discussion of how religious interpretations of historical events can be particularly distorting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Apr 202017min