Welcome, fellow explorer! The Crusades were a series of religiously sanctioned military campaigns, usually waged during medieval times by the Latin Church in a quest for control over the Holy Lands.
🚀 Discover more about historical quests!
🗺️ Explore medieval European maps
Key Events
- The First Crusade (1096–1099): Inspired by Pope Urban II, producing the conquest of Jerusalem.
- The Second Crusade (1147–1149): Ran by leading European monarchs, but ultimately failed to achieve its goals.
- The Third Crusade (1189–1192): Known for the struggle between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin.
Influences
The Crusades had profound effects on medieval society, politics, and the relationships between cultures.