We left off with the First Crusade’s capture of Jerusalem in 1099, a moment defined by horrific violence that echoed through centuries. But history rarely stays static. Fast forward nearly eighty years to 1187, and the city is once again the center of a geopolitical earthquake. This episode explores the lead-up to Saladin’s recapture of Jerusalem, focusing on the Battle of Hattin, where a combined Frankish army was annihilated by Ayyubid forces. We’ll look at how Raymond of Tripoli’s political maneuvering and King Guy’s disastrous decisions led to the collapse of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. You will hear about the Horns of Hattin, the True Cross relic, and the surprising mercy Saladin showed when he finally entered the Holy City, contrasting sharply with his predecessors. Join Lucas and Luna as we trace the military campaigns, the shifting alliances, and the human stories behind one of the most contested moments in medieval history.
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