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Dark knights and crusading criminals

Dark knights and crusading criminals

Steve Tibble reveals how the medieval Holy Land became a hotbed of lawlessness during the crusades

Published: September 9, 2024 at 7:30 AM

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The crusades sparked centuries of violence and chaos, and not just on the battlefield. This Long Read, written by Steve Tibble, examines the surge in criminality, from petty theft to cold-blooded murder, that accompanied the warring armies to the Holy Land.

HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the August 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.