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History of the Crusades
Hosted by Sharyn Eastaugh · EN
Over 900 years ago, thousands of Christians invaded the Middle East, intent on taking the Holy Land from the Muslims. The following 200 years were marked by a series of military campaigns known as the Crusades. Join us to follow the history of the Crusades from 1095 onwards. Castles, battles, religious clashes, Richard the Lionheart, the Assassins, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, the Knights Templar - all will feature as we examine one of the most interesting periods in history.
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Episode 349: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXVII
Sep 2600:22:49Tap to summarizeWe wrap up the narrative and take a look at the city of Münster today.
Transcribe →Episode 348: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXVI
Sep 1900:22:07Tap to summarizeKing Jan receives his punishment for his role in the rebellion along with Bernard Knipperdolling and Bernard Krechting
Transcribe →Episode 347: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXV
Sep 1200:21:04Tap to summarizeFollowing the fall of the city, the Anabaptists are rounded up by the Bishop Prince's men.
Transcribe →Episode 346: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXIV
Sep 500:21:43Tap to summarizeThe siege of Münster comes to an end.
Transcribe →Episode 345: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXIII
Aug 2900:21:22Tap to summarizeAfter yet another attempt to get King Jan to surrender fails, the Bishop Prince orders an attack on Münster to commence - following the plan suggested by Henry Gresbeck.
Transcribe →Episode 344: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXII
Aug 2200:21:14Tap to summarizeThe carpenter Henry Gresbeck stages a break out from Münster along with a small group of guards - an action which will have major implications for the siege.
Transcribe →Episode 343: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXI
Aug 1500:21:58Tap to summarizeThe letter penned by Henry Graes and growing levels of starvation inside Münster see discontent grow, causing King Jan to crack down heavily on dissenters.
Transcribe →Episode 342: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XX
Aug 800:22:04Tap to summarizeAs the year clicks over into 1535, Henry Graes fulfils his duties as the Bishop Prince's man - with devastating outcomes for King Jan.
Transcribe →Episode 341: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XIX
Aug 100:21:33Tap to summarizeTowards the end of 1534, the Bishop Prince adopts a new strategy to defeat Münster.
Transcribe →Episode 340: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XVIII
Jul 2500:21:31Tap to summarizeHenry Graes, the schoolmaster of Münster, was the only apostle to return alive from his mission. This is his story.
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