Renaissance #196 – Not By Faith Alone (The Crusades part 5)

Renaissance #196 – Not By Faith Alone (The Crusades part 5)

by | Jul 31, 2024 | Podcast, Premium

Peter’s other crusaders, not so keen on Jewish jabby jabby, headed to Constantinople for a chat with the Byzantine Emperor. Then they swung by Nicaea, famous for that big Christian meeting back in 325. The French troops went first, sadly showing off their top-notch savagery skills, even roasting babies. Meanwhile, the Germans tried their luck at a castle, but ended up desperately thirsty and surrendering. Back at camp, the French heard rumors, panicked, and walked right into a Turkish ambush. Let’s just say it didn’t end well. Peter was MIA, and the People’s Crusade turned into a total disaster. Lesson learned: faith alone doesn’t cut it in war.

Renaissance #195 – The Holy Goose and the Holy Goat (The Crusades part 4)

Renaissance #195 – The Holy Goose and the Holy Goat (The Crusades part 4)

by | Jul 15, 2024 | Podcast, Premium

At the end of April in 1096, a priest by the name of Volkmar, a monk called Gottschalk, and an army from the Rhineland led by a Count Emich set off on the First Crusade with tens of thousands of soldiers and enthusiastic pilgrims… following a goose that had been inspired by God… and a holy goat. Their first order of business was to kill as many Jews as possible. Why? Because something something Jesus.

Renaissance #193 – The Crusades (part 2)

Renaissance #193 – The Crusades (part 2)

by | May 26, 2024 | Podcast, Premium

The First Crusade is traditionally said to have begun with a sermon preached by Pope Urban II in November, 1095. He promised forgiveness and pardon for all of the past sins of those who would fight to reclaim the holy land from Muslims and free the eastern churches. But the idea of a Christian conquest might have actually been started by Peter the Hermit who went on to lead the People’s Crusade.