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The Pope Who Launched the Crusades

In 1095, Pope Urban II called for the First Crusade, urging Christians to reclaim the Holy Land. His speech ignited centuries of war, reshaping both Europe and the Middle East The latest: Trump wants ...
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Why the First Crusade was launched, what Pope Urban II actually wanted, and how it reshaped medieval Europe

This video traces the origins of the First Crusade, from Pope Urban II’s call at Clermont to the brutal conquest of Jerusalem, examining why it happened, why it was not defensive, and how a spiritual ...