Monday, April 18, 2011

The Crusades: Crescent and the Cross

The Crusades: Crescent and the Cross is a two-part History Channel documentary series presenting the epic battle between two Middle Age superpowers: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. The first part covers the First Crusades, and examines the causes of the initial conflict, including cultural issues, religious issues, and political issues. The second part covers the Second and Third Crusades, and examines social and political climates of the times. And also throughout the series, key battles are reenacted, and battle strategies are discussed.


The Crusades: Crescent and the Cross (part 1 of 2)

This first part covers the First Crusades, and examines the causes of the initial conflict, including cultural issues, religious issues, and political issues.


The Crusades: Crescent and the Cross (part 2 of 2)

This second part covers the Second and Third Crusades, and examines social and political climates of the times.

Related Links:
Terry Jones' Crusades

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