History of the Crusades

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**History of the Crusades**

Over 900 years ago, thousands of Christians invaded the Middle East, intent on taking the Holy Land from the Muslims. The following 200 years were marked by a series of military campaigns known as the Crusades. Join us to follow the history of the Crusades from 1095 onwards. Castles, battles, religious clashes, Richard the Lionheart, the Assassins, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, the Knights Templar – all will feature as we examine one of the most interesting periods in history.

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Episode 349: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXVII Sep 26, 2025

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We wrap up the narrative and take a look at the city of Münster today.

Episode 348: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXVI Sep 19, 2025

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King Jan receives his punishment for his role in the rebellion along with Bernard Knipperdolling and Bernard Krechting

Episode 347: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXV Sep 12, 2025

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Following the fall of the city, the Anabaptists are rounded up by the Bishop Prince's men.

Episode 346: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXIV Sep 05, 2025

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The siege of Münster comes to an end.

Episode 345: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXIII Aug 29, 2025

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After yet another attempt to get King Jan to surrender fails, the Bishop Prince orders an attack on Münster to commence - following the plan suggested by Henry Gresbeck.

Episode 344: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXII Aug 22, 2025

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The carpenter Henry Gresbeck stages a break out from Münster along with a small group of guards - an action which will have major implications for the siege.

Episode 343: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXI Aug 15, 2025

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The letter penned by Henry Graes and growing levels of starvation inside Münster see discontent grow, causing King Jan to crack down heavily on dissenters.

Episode 342: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XX Aug 08, 2025

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As the year clicks over into 1535, Henry Graes fulfils his duties as the Bishop Prince's man - with devastating outcomes for King Jan.

Episode 341: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XIX Aug 01, 2025

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Towards the end of 1534, the Bishop Prince adopts a new strategy to defeat Münster.

Episode 340: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XVIII Jul 25, 2025

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Henry Graes, the schoolmaster of Münster, was the only apostle to return alive from his mission. This is his story.