HistoryExtra podcast The First Crusade | 2. On the road
Oct 18, 2023
This podcast episode explores the journey of the Crusaders to Constantinople during the First Crusade, the challenges they faced along the way, the surprise they felt upon arriving in the city, and the conflicting accounts of the oath sworn by the Crusade leaders. It also delves into the presence and roles of women and noncombatants in the Crusades, challenging the misconception that they were dominated by knights.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Preparing for the Journey
01:35 • 17min
The Arrival of the Crusaders in Constantinople
19:04 • 9min
The Portrayal of Boerman and his Comparison to Odysseus
28:27 • 2min
The Controversial Oath
29:57 • 3min
The presence and roles of women in the First Crusade
33:24 • 4min
The Role of Noncombatants in Crusades
37:50 • 3min