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The First Crusade: the war that transformed the medieval world | A HistoryExtra podcast series
When we talk about the crusades today the mental images that spring to mind are as clear as they are striking – valiant crusader knights emblazoned with crosses and penniless pilgrims in search of salvation, perhaps even a brutal clash of civilisations. But, behind the popular myths, there lies a far more fascinating story.
In our new HistoryExtra podcast series, The First Crusade: The War that Transformed the Medieval World, we’ll be travelling back in time to walk in the footsteps of the first crusaders, witnessing the hardships they faced, meeting the people they came across and seeing the landscapes they traversed through their eyes.
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MembershipaudioEpisode 1The call to arms. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 2On the road. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 3Crossing into the unknown. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 4Besieged. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 5The end or the beginning?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioBONUSThe First Crusade: wrapping up the story. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
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