HistoryExtra podcast The First Crusade | 1. The call to arms
Oct 11, 2023
In this episode, they explore the origins of the First Crusade and the motivations behind it. They discuss the rise of group pilgrimages and knights acting in the name of the church. The podcast also covers the aftermath of the Byzantine army's defeat, the preaching campaign of Pope Urban II, and the call to arms that began the First Crusade.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Origins of the First Crusade
01:33 • 16min
Rise of Pilgrimage, Knights, and Meritorious Violence
17:25 • 2min
Motivations and Schisms
19:37 • 3min
The Byzantine Emperor's Defeat and the Call for Help
23:06 • 11min
Preaching Campaign and Target Audience
34:20 • 12min
The Call to Arms and the Beginning of the First Crusade
45:57 • 2min