So this thread is about the historical records regarding the Crusades and the events that developed around them. I was very tired of always hearing how terrible Christians were, because of what the Crusader's did almost a thousand years ago. Well, I knew nothing about the Crusades at that time, and started doing my own research, I was amazed to discover how woefully ignorant the West is regarding the Crusades. I will post three Documentaries (of which I watched first) and will later post other videos and articles regarding the Crusades. Feel free to post links, or leave comments about the Crusades. =) withought further a do, lets begin, the History of the Crusades!

The Crescent and the Cross part 1

Edited December 26, 201213 yr by Mirabilis

Here is part two of the History Channel special, "The Crescent and the Cross"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pOPz5xPFTo&feature=relmfu

And here is "Saladin and Richard the Lionheart"

Today's video is Mr. Robert Spencer speaking about the Crusades, regarding myths, facts, and truths. Enjoy =)

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Today we shall begin the short mini series 'Islamic Crusades' to begin I shall post the introduction and episode 1

Introduction:

Episode 1-The Occupation of Constantinople:

Edited October 1, 201213 yr by Mirabilis

Today are three episodes , continuing the mini series 'Islamic Crusades'.

Episode 2-Before Islam...Egypt, Iran, Iraq

Episode 3-The Co-Option of Jerusalem

Episode 4-Lessons From the Thai Jihad

Todays episodes and final episode in the mini series 'Islamic Crusades'

Episode 5-Why Do They Hate Us?

Episode 6-India's Millennial Burden

Episode 7-India's Modern Struggle

Edited October 5, 201213 yr by Mirabilis

Today we start the new series 'Real Crusade History'-I believe some good points are made in this Series though some material that is presented I personally believe is debatable, and at times biased.


Episode 1-Did Islamic Atrocities Provoked the Crusades?

Episode 2-Saladin: Good or Evil?

Episode 3-Godfrey of Bouillon: His Life, His Legend

Episode 4-Crusader Government vs Muslim Government

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

To make up for lost time, I shall post six more episodes of the series "Real Crusade History", and I apologize for my absence.

Episode 5-Raymond IV of Toulouse in Anna Comnena

Episode 6-Muslim Cannibals of the Crusades

Episode 7-James I 'The Conqueror', King of Aragon

Episode 8-Converting A Mosque to a Church in Reconquista Spain

Episode 9-The Third Crusade: A Christian Victory

Episode 10-Bill Clinton and the First Crusade

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

I'm sure I might be mistaken about my knowledge of history, but it was taught to us in school that among all the crusades, only the first one succeeded.

In terms of accomplishing it's military goal yes, however I believe that he was saying the reason why the third crusade was a success was because every battle Richard fought in he was victorious and left a way for future crusades tro continue.

To continue from where we have left off I shall post four more episodes today.


Episode 11-King Amalric I of Jerusalem and Free Speech in the Crusader States

Episode 12-Why the Fourth Crusade Attacked Constantinople

Episode 13-Women of the Crusades

Episode 14-The Teutonic Knights and the Prussian Crusades

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73jLEQHyBZQ&list=UUpiumHmUE5EZeLTftxv9qGw&index=23

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

Here are four more episodes from "Real Crusades History".


Episode 15-Las Navas de Tolosa, 1212

Episode 16-King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem

Episode17-Isabella of Spain: Crusader Queen

Episode 18-Frederick II and the Sixth Crusade, 1228-29: Debunking the Myths

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

liking this, really liking this. 

 Yeah this guy has done a lot of study and is very passionate about the subject. I also believe some of his points could be debated against however. I find this subject to be very interesting to say the least, I was very ignorant about the Crusades for a very long time.

 Anyways here are today's episodes from him, continuing with "Real Crusades History".



Episode 19-Richard the Lionheart Kills the Muslim Prisoners at Acre

Episode 20-Reconquista: Weapons and Tactics in Crusader Spain

Episode 21-Acts of Valor During the Crusades

Episode 22-How Crusaders Educated Muslims In Warfare

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keu0roTQL34&list=UUpiumHmUE5EZeLTftxv9qGw&index=15

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

Here are some more episodes from the same series "Real Crusades History"


Episode 23-Anna Comnena & Her Parents

Episode 24-Why The Crusades Matter

Episode 25-Bohemond I of Antioch

Episode 26-Rick Santorum Gets the Crusades Right

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

Hello, finally back with some more videos to bring to you all. Hope you enjoy. =)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nffWVdtyWRA



I believe in this CIA episode some of the material presented is wrong such as it is ok to fight for Cathoclism as he says at the end. It's difficult game to play.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAdtX9ZF8hI


 

Edit: Should note it is never okay to kill the innocent as the people in these videos sort of illude it is wrong to kill only Jewish people, they may not say ONLY but it is sort of illuded at. I wanted to take this time to say murder or killing of the innocent of any belief system or ethinicty is evil in itself and is wrong.

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

The video regarding the attacks on the validity of the Crusades and called into question whether or not it was truly defensive, the man in the video above was speaking about. Most of these issues have already been addressed and should show you all just how ridiculous these specific arguments are against the Crusades.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n9yOZhHv5s



In addition here is another Video Response to this persons outlandish ignorance and condescending attitude in the video.

 

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

And now we are back from our break, with the series "Real Crusade History".


Episode 27-The Ninth Crusade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXnfQXNIdA4&list=PL32812E2E69FB2CDF&index=26



Episode 28-Last Words of Saint Louis IX, King of France, 1270

 

Episode 29-First Crusade: Siege of Jerusalem, 1099

Episode 30-Saladin and King Baldwin IV at Montgisard, 1177

 

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

 Here are today's videos from "Real Crusades History".


Episode 31-Were the Templars Plotting to Kill Emperor Frederick II?

Episode 32-Crusader + Byzantine alliance = Holy Land remains Christian?

Episode 33-What Can Modern People Learn From the Crusaders?

Episode 34-A Queen When a King is Needed: Meslisende of Jerusalem

 

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

 Today's episodes from the series "Real Crusades History"



Episode 35-Reconquista Spain: Guerrilla Tactics Against the Muslims
 

Episode 36-Saladin's Failure at Beirut, 1182  
 

Episode 37-The Norwegian Crusade, 1110

Episode 38-Bohemond: Military Genius of the Middle Ages 

 

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

Today's episodes of "Real Crusades History" is the beginning of the short miniseries "Knights Templar".

Knights Templar - Part 1: Hugh of Payens

Knights Templar - Part 2: The Templars at the Siege of Ascalon

Knights Templar- Part 3: Templar Cavalry in the Field

 

 

Knights Templar - Part 4: False Charges Against the Templars

Edited December 21, 201312 yr by Mirabilis

Today we conclude the short miniseries "Knights Templar" from "Real Crusades History".


Knights Templar - Part 5: The Trial of the Templars

Knights Templar - Part 6: The Chinon Parchment (revised)

Knights Templar - Part 7: Why Did Philip IV of France Target the Templars?

Knights Templar - Part 8: Templars in Spain

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

 I happened upon some new videos and now we can continue on with the study of Crusader History!



Episode 39-Was the Reconquista A Crusade? Viewer Questions!

Episode 40-Vlad the Impaler: Crusader Vampire?

Episode 41-How the Crusades Saved Europe and America

Episode 42-The Crusades: Christian versions of Jihad?

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

And now I bring you some new episodes from "Real Crusades History".



Episode 43-How Did Medieval Armies Transport Supplies?

Episode 44-King Baldwin II escapes a Turkish dungeon! 1123-25

Episode 45-The Truth About the Arab Conquest of Spain (711-788)

Episode 46-Seven Great Books on the Crusades

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis

Here is the Documentary When the Moors Ruled In Europe: History of Islam In Spain

Part 1:

Part 2:

 

 

Edited August 27, 201411 yr by Mirabilis