An Epic History of the First Crusade (All Parts)

The First Crusade was one of the most extraordinary, bloody and significant episodes in medieval history. It began with an appeal for aid from the Christian Byzantine Empire, threatened by the rising power of the Muslim Seljuk Turks. But when Pope Urban II preached a sermon at Clermont in 1095, the result was unlike anything ever seen before.

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This is what the History channel looked like before Bigfoot and UFOs took over. Great content!

[JohnSmith-stud]

"Barbaric, but not unique for the line and very true.

[carson]

“They ran out of food in Hungary” I couldn’t help my chuckle

[Chitus]

Most of your series stood the test of time.This one is certainly one of them.
The gritty music played in low notes really gives you that medieval feel of the dark ages

[aymanebouhout]

“Barbaric but not unique for the age”
I haven’t been moved emotionally by a documentary scenes like these . Truly it’s a masterpiece 👌🏼.

[Athanatoi]

It is so cool to see accurate models of cities like Antioch and Jerusalem complete with terrain. It gives such a better understanding of the battles!

[lideruploader]

I enjoy this "All Parts" format a lot. Such high quality content. Congrats Epic History TV. 😃

[LaLaSadiistiic]

You have to remember by the time the crusaders got to Jerusalem. They were already battle hardened basically all of them were skillful knights, letholdus was the first knight to scale the walls, its said he was a massive 7'4"(insane for the time) and just by the sight of him in full plate armor was enough to scare the defenders into retreating off the walls

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Bohemond of Taranto is gotta be one of the most badass names I ever heard

[NathanHarrison]

Excellent documentary. If only school could’ve been that engaging and interesting. Excellent graphics and editing as well. Subscribed.

[PatonMacD]

This held my attention and was very well told, excellent presentation. Thank you for it!

[libertyprime]

Epic History is pure gold. I never cared for the Napoleonic Wars era but you had me completely hooked. Would LOVE to see more ancient history from this channel, even a deep dive on Caesar would be amazing

[Odwallaman]

Man this is fantastic - I wish it was longer just bc I love the work you all do! Thank you for the upload!

[englishman]

THIS man speaking could easily rally Christendom into another Crusade ! The passion and charisma is insane ! I want to go on a crusade now! He's captured my medieval imagination like no other !

[pdufurw]

"Barbaric, but not unique for the line and very true.. "Barbaric, but not unique for the line and very true..

[Crunch]

These are great. A nice easy way to get an overview of historical events. The visuals are awesome and the entire presentation easy to digest. Great work!

[MondoBeno]

A lot of older knights went on the Crusades, knowing that they wouldn't be coming back. As for the younger knights, it was the perfect opportunity for those looking for promotions, or looking to earn their knighthood by combat. Common fighters who had been trained for combat, but didn't have titles, went along expecting to come back as "Sir."

[rulsey]

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[thegamedudeguy]

I was watching a different Crusade documentary and was lost. This one told me more info in easy-to-understand explanations in 90 seconds than the other one did in an hour. Well done.

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