In January 1120, Baldwin II of Jerusalem and the Patriarch organized a general assembly, known as the Council of Nablus. The assembly was attended by prelates and noblemen, who agreed...
Baldwin I of Jerusalem was one of the most remarkable figures of the First Crusade. Yet, many would agree he is one of the most overshadowed crusaders, often pushed into...
Many described him as the voice of justice with the authority of an oracle. Meek but not weak by any account, his profound contributions to 12th century Christianity and Catholicism...
The middle ages saw it all: The fall of Roman civilization, the rise of Islamic caliphates, and a wave of religious fervor like never before. Religious acts of violence were...
The Holy Crusades were a pivotal period in the history of European-West Asian interactions. Saladin ranks up there as one of the most important figures of the Third Crusade (1189-1193)....
