Crusades O'Clock Episode 10 - The Siege of Antioch Part 3

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Tink's Medieval Times - Crusades O'Clock

WR Tink

28 episodes

4 days ago

Tink's Medieval Times is a podcast delivered by me, William Tink, a teacher of and enthusiast for history, especially the medieval world. The opening series - "Crusades O'Clock" - takes a look at the reasons for the various crusading movements (especially of the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth centuries), the events of these expeditions and the ways in which they affected their participants and the people's and areas they targeted. With apologies in advance for the music! I hope you enjoy it. Any feedback welcome at tinksmedievaltimes@gmail.com .

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Crusades O'Clock Episode 10 - The Siege of Antioch Part 3 - The Showdown

Tink's Medieval Times - Crusades O'Clock

26 minutes 57 seconds

1 year ago

Crusades O'Clock Episode 10 - The Siege of Antioch Part 3 - The Showdown

Here we have the making of a legend. No sooner had Antioch fallen to the First Crusade in early June 1098, than the mighty force of Kerbogha of Mosul, consisting of thousands of troops from across the Seljuk Empire, descended on the city to put it under a second siege.

The Crusaders' defence of the city, and the epic showdown the starving Christian knights foist on Kerbogha outside Antioch's walls, is the stuff of legend. Why haven't they made a blockbuster epic out of this? Where are you Ridley Scott?

I hope you enjoy it anyway, especially the part where Mad Hugh defends a tower by himself, breaking spears with his bare hands!

Any questions of feedback welcome at tinksmedievaltimes@gmail.com

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