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Crusades History Explained - The Pope, the Emperor, and the Call to Holy War

Crusades History Explained - The Pope, the Emperor, and the Call to Holy War

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In this episode, host Alex Calder examines Pope Urban II's 1095 speech at Clermont that launched the First Crusade. Discover how religious conviction, political ambition, and promises of salvation mobilized thousands toward Jerusalem, reshaping medieval history and establishing the concept of holy war.

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