Louis IX of France: The Saintly King and Crusader (1226–1270)
WEB1 day ago · The Glorification of St. Louis (1853-1855) Better known as Saint Louis, Louis IX was a king of France from the Capetian dynasty who reigned from 1226 to 1270. This sovereign is a legendary figure in the history of France and Christendom. A model prince, knight, and crusader, he ruled at the height of the French Middle Ages.
Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) was intended to reclaim the Holy Land but is infamous for its diversion and eventual sack of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. By Hrothsige Frithowulf Published October 1, 2024. A 15th-century miniature depicting the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204. Image: Public Domain.
Fall of Saint John of Acre and End of the Crusades - Malevus
WEB6 days ago · This period is referred to as the War of Saint Sabas (a monastery in Acre), where the Genoese, allied with Philip of Montfort and the Hospitallers, clashed with the Venetians, supported by the Templars. The war was mainly naval between 1256 and 1258, with one side attacking Acre and the other Tyre. Peace only came in …
First Crusade (1095-1099) - Malevus
WEBSep 30, 2024 · First Crusade (1095-1099) Hrothsige Frithowulf Published September 30, 2024. Arrival of the Crusaders at Constantinople, by Jean Fouquet. In response to Pope Urban II’s call in 1095 to liberate the Holy Land, Christian armies from Flanders, Lorraine, Burgundy, and southern Italy converged on Constantinople during the First Crusade.
Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · By Hrothsige Frithowulf - History Editor. The Siege of Damietta. Also desired by Pope Innocent III in 1215 (Fourth Council of the Lateran), the Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) was preceded by the Children’s Crusade (1212). The resounding failure of the Fourth Crusade, which saw it diverted to Constantinople, dealt a heavy blow to the crusading spirit.
Eighth Crusade (1270) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Eighth Crusade (1270) was the last of the major Crusades launched to the Holy Land, though it did not target Jerusalem directly. It was initiated by King Louis IX of France, who had previously led the Seventh Crusade (1248–1254), and it ended in failure. Last updated: October 4, 2024 11:52 pm. By Hrothsige Frithowulf - History Editor.
Second Crusade (1147-1149) - Malevus
WEBOct 1, 2024 · The Second Crusade was a military expedition launched in 1147 to counter the Muslim threat to the Latin states created during the First Crusade.Despite the departure of many warrior pilgrims, eager to return to the West after fulfilling their duty, these crusader states persisted and even strengthened at the beginning of the 12th century, with the Kingdom of Jerusalem, led by Baldwin I, as ...
Silk Road: Definition, Causes, and Objectives - Malevus
WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Silk Road is the heir to the ancient Jade Road, whose remnants date back 7,000 years BCE, establishing trade links between the Xinjiang region in western China and Burma. In China, the cultivation of silk was a unique art form as early as the 3rd century BCE. This material, combining softness and …
Aspis: The Iconic Shield of the Ancient Greeks - Malevus
WEBSep 6, 2023 · The term “aspis” is actually a generic term for the ancient Greek word “shield” (ἄσπις). In ancient Greece, the aspis was a huge, circular shield. It was constructed of wood and covered with leather. Hoplites, highly armed infantry warriors, were the most common bearers of the aspis in combat. This cold weapon provided great ...
Ancient Jerusalem: From the 1700s BC to 135 AD - Malevus
WEBSep 26, 2024 · The devotional impact of building a temple to Yahweh (“God”) on Mount Sinai was the likely cause of ancient Jerusalem’s prosperity. Solomon’s Temple, or the First Temple, is thought to have existed between the 10th and 6th centuries BC. The temple is described in the Book of Kings as a small one, with an entryway dubbed the “Holy of Holies,” where the Ark of the Covenant and the ...