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Oct 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 ...

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Oct 5, 2024 · In the Battle of Sagrajas, in 1086, the Spanish army was forced to retreat during Almoravid resistance against the Reconquista. One possible precursor to the First Crusade was the 1087 sacking of Mahdia by an alliance of Genoese, Pisans, and Normans from Sicily. An indulgence was granted to the soldiers by Pope Victor III.

3 days ago · Before Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1492, the Americas were home to advanced civilizations with sophisticated social structures, impressive architectural feats, and rich cultural traditions. These civilizations thrived for thousands of years, developing unique systems of government, trade, religion, and agriculture.

3 days ago · The “T-O” mappa mundi model is the primary representation of religious influence on medieval geography. Drawing inspiration from ancient scholars and biblical narratives, Church Fathers like Isidore of Seville (560-636) divided the world among the three sons of Noah: Asia to Shem, Europe to Japheth, and Africa to Ham.

Oct 16, 2024 · Napoleon's Mamelukes were an elite cavalry unit composed of former Mamluks, who had initially fought against Napoleon’s forces during the French Campaign in Egypt and Syria (1798–1801) but later became part of his personal guard and army. This group represents one of the most intriguing examples of Napoleon’s willingness to adopt foreign troops and traditions into his military forces.

Oct 5, 2024 · The Fifth Crusade (1217–1221) was an effort by European Christian forces to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control, focusing particularly on Egypt, which was seen as the key to conquering Jerusalem.

Sep 6, 2023 · The glaive is a bladed close combat weapon used by heavy infantry. This European polearm consists of a wooden pole of between 4 and 5 feet (1.2 and 1.5 meters) with a spearhead measuring between 1.3 and 2 feet (40 and 60 cm) in length …

6 days ago · In his latest work, Le labyrinthe des égarés: L’Occident et ses adversaires (2023), Amin Maalouf noted that Japan was the first center of anti-Western sentiment in the 20th century. Indeed, 1905 marked a thunderclap in the global balance of power, foreshadowing a century in which the cards of hegemony would be reshuffled.