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Ninth Crusade: A Retrospect on the Holy War
The Ninth Crusade, sometimes paired with the Eighth Crusade, is widely regarded as a major medieval campaign to the Holy Land led by the military e...
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Templars vs. Crusaders: How Do They Differ from Each Other?
Templars vs crusaders, what are their differences? While the two had many similarities, they were fundamentally different. The first was a holy mil...
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The Battle of Montgisard: A Leprous 16-Year Old vs. A Powerful Warrior
The Battle of Montgisard is one of the most famous battles during the Crusades , which ranged from the years 1095-1291. The Battle of Montgisard to...
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What Were the Phoenicians Known For? The Near Eastern Purple People
The Phoenicians’ history is an interesting one as they had a rich culture, heritage and history. On top of all that, the importance of the Phoenici...
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Baldwin IV: The Story of His Life, Leprosy, and Death
Baldwin IV was the teenage king who reigned over Jerusalem while tackling leprosy. In history, Baldwin was most famously known for his intelligence...
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Leontius – Byzantine Empire
You could almost miss Leontius of Byzantium with such a short reign, but if you did, you would miss out on a mystery. Who was this flash in the pan...
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Why Did the Persian Empire Fall: An Ancient Colossus’ Demise
The fall of the Persian Empire happened after a series of tumultuous periods, including an economic crisis, bad governance, power struggles within ...
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The Punic Wars: The Battle for the Ancient Mediterranean
Many people have surely heard of names like “ Hannibal ” and “ Carthage ” from high school history, but the colossal legacy of the Punic Wars has b...
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The Battle of Arsuf: Christian Victory Over Strong Muslim Forces
The Battle of Arsuf occurred on September 7, 1191, between England and the forces which controlled Jerusalem. King Richard I and Saladin fought aga...
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Raymond III of Tripoli: The Regent To Underage Kings of Jerusalem
Raymond III of Tripoli was a crusader, living here and there in Jerusalem and Tripoli. His life was connected to some of the main characters of tha...
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What Were the Results of the Fourth Crusade? Taking Back the East
The intended result of the Fourth Crusade was for the Christians to take back control of Jerusalem, but it didn’t turn out quite as they had hoped....
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The Greatest Carthaginian Generals in History: Training and Deeds
Carthaginian generals were fierce military leaders in the ancient world who led Carthage during its shift from a small trade city to one of the mos...