First Crusade (1095-1099) - Malevus
WEBSep 30, 2024 · First Crusade (1095-1099) Hrothsige Frithowulf Published September 30, 2024. Arrival of the Crusaders at Constantinople, by Jean Fouquet. In response to Pope Urban II’s call in 1095 to liberate the Holy Land, Christian armies from Flanders, Lorraine, Burgundy, and southern Italy converged on Constantinople during the First Crusade.
Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · By Hrothsige Frithowulf - History Editor. The Siege of Damietta. Also desired by Pope Innocent III in 1215 (Fourth Council of the Lateran), the Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) was preceded by the Children’s Crusade (1212). The resounding failure of the Fourth Crusade, which saw it diverted to Constantinople, dealt a heavy blow to the crusading spirit.
Second Crusade (1147-1149) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Second Crusade was a military expedition launched in 1147 to counter the Muslim threat to the Latin states created during the First Crusade.Despite the departure of many warrior pilgrims, eager to return to the West after fulfilling their duty, these crusader states persisted and even strengthened at the beginning of the 12th century, with the Kingdom of Jerusalem, led by Baldwin I, as ...
Third Crusade (1189-1192) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Third Crusade is often referred to as the “Kings’ Crusade” because it was led by three of the most powerful European monarchs of the time: Richard I of England, Philip II of France, and Frederick I Barbarossa of the Holy Roman Empire.Their involvement highlighted the importance and scale of this crusade compared to previous ones.
Eighth Crusade (1270) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Eighth Crusade (1270) was the last of the major Crusades launched to the Holy Land, though it did not target Jerusalem directly. It was initiated by King Louis IX of France, who had previously led the Seventh Crusade (1248–1254), and it ended in failure. Last updated: October 4, 2024 11:52 pm. By Hrothsige Frithowulf - History Editor.
Top 5 Myths About the Crusades - Malevus
WEB3 days ago · The Albigensian Crusade from 1209 to 1229 was directed against the Cathar heretics — the Albigensian sect — who did not recognize the Catholic Church.. The Crusades against southern Italy and Sicily from 1255 to 1266 were initially directed against fellow Catholics. The Pope, who sought to unite all of Italy under his authority, claimed that the Catholics living there were “worse than ...
Xyston: The Ancient Greek Spear Used by Alexander - Malevus
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The xyston was an effective long thrusting spear used in ancient Greece between 600 and 350 BC. 11.5 to 14 feet in length, it was longer than the dory and shorter than the sarissa spears. The great successes of Philip II’s son, Alexander the Great, are due in large part to the use of the xyston.
Ancient Jerusalem: From the 1700s BC to 135 AD - Malevus
WEBSep 26, 2024 · The devotional impact of building a temple to Yahweh (“God”) on Mount Sinai was the likely cause of ancient Jerusalem’s prosperity. Solomon’s Temple, or the First Temple, is thought to have existed between the 10th and 6th centuries BC. The temple is described in the Book of Kings as a small one, with an entryway dubbed the “Holy of Holies,” where the Ark of the Covenant and the ...
Legendary Swords: 16 Mythological and Historical Swords
WEBSep 24, 2024 · Caladbolg (Welsh: Caledfwlch) is a legendary sword in medieval Welsh literature associated with Fergus from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Caladbolg (Old Irish: Caladbolg) is linked to Caledvwlch and is also identified with Excalibur from later Arthurian literature in the Matter of Britain.
Patroclus: A Greek Warrior in the Trojan War - Malevus
WEB6 days ago · By Hrothsige Frithowulf - History Editor. In Greek mythology, Patroclus (in Ancient Greek Πάτροκλος / Pátroklos) is one of the Greek warriors in the Trojan War, primarily described in the Iliad. In the Homeric narrative, Patroclus, the “son of Menoetius,” is the companion and lover of Achilles — they allegedly share the nymph ...