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Women & the crusades: patronage, propaganda & prayer

Helen Nicholson traces women’s involvement in the crusades, from noble patrons and pious pilgrims to those willing to risk their lives on the battlefield

Published: March 22, 2023 at 7:52 AM

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You might think that the crusades were a largely male enterprise. But while that may have been the case on the battlefield, it certainly wasn’t elsewhere. Speaking with Emily Briffett, medieval historian Helen Nicholson delves into the archives to uncover just how vital a role women played in crusading campaigns, in recruitment, support, patronage and prayer.

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Helen Nicholson is the author of Women and the Crusades (Oxford University Press, 2023)

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra

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