Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Second Crusade Ep 3: A Scandal for the Ages

from Villains and Virgins History Podcast · host Eva Schubert

The dwindling army of the Second Crusade arrives in Antioch, where a quarrel over military strategy is influenced by rumours of a sex scandal involving the Queen of France. The Crusaders make some very bad decisions, leading to a failed attack and a humiliating retreat. Find out why the Second Crusade was such a dismal failure. Support this podcast on Patreon.com/evaschubert For details of an upcoming history tour with Eva go to: https://geeknationtours.com/tours/villains-and-virgins-tudor-tour-with-eva-schubert/

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