The Battle of Tours
Charles Martel and the Franks stop a massive Umayyad invasion in central France. Basically decides whether Europe stays Christian.
The Battle of Manzikert
Byzantine emperor walks into a Turkish ambush, loses everything, and the empire never recovers. The slow death of Byzantium begins.
The First Crusade
The Pope calls for holy war. 60,000 Europeans march 2,000 miles, take Jerusalem, and massacre everyone inside. The blood reportedly came up to the horses' knees.
Richard the Lionheart
An English king who barely speaks English spends his entire reign on Crusade or in prison. His brother John runs the country into the ground at home.
Saladin Retakes Jerusalem
After 88 years of Crusader rule, a Kurdish sultan walks back in. Famously refuses to massacre civilians, even though the Crusaders did exactly that in 1099.
The Fourth Crusade Sacks Constantinople
Crusaders heading for Jerusalem run out of money, get hired by Venice, and sack the biggest Christian city in the world instead.
The Templars Destroyed
The richest knights in Europe get arrested in one coordinated raid on Friday the 13th. Their leader is burned alive. The French king takes their gold.
The Fall of Constantinople
After 53 days of bombardment with the biggest cannons ever made, the 1,100-year-old city falls to the Ottoman Turks. The Middle Ages end here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the The Crusades collection?
The The Crusades collection includes 8 stories: The Battle of Tours, The Battle of Manzikert, The First Crusade, Richard the Lionheart, Saladin Retakes Jerusalem, and 3 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
Can I listen to The Crusades stories for free?
Yes! All 8 stories in the The Crusades collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does The Crusades cover?
The The Crusades collection spans 732 CE, 1071 CE, 1096 CE, 1189 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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