Dr. Patrick Hotle discusses the amazing story of the First Crusade. He explains the economic and political conditions that led thousands to make their way across medieval Europe to Constantinople and then on to the Holy Land. He discusses the Catholic Church of the Middle Ages and in the importance of pilgrimage and relics. Hotle describes the Peace of God and Truce of God and how Pope Urban II's call led to a massive movement to recapture the ancient city of Jerusalem. He discusses several key figures such as Godfrey, Bohemond, Raymond, and Baldwin. The amazing journey led to the capture of Antioch and several battles with the Seljuk Turks. He explains the capture of Jerusalem and the establishment of the Crusader States. He concludes with the early history of the Knights Templar.
HOST: Rob Mellon
FEATURED BREW: Absolution Belgian-Style Quadrupel, Crusader Brewing Company, Bakersfield, California
MUSIC: Bones Fork
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