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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 49 MIN

How and Why the Crusades Started

from Dan Snow's History Hit

This is your guide to almost two centuries of holy war - from start to finish. We untangle faith, politics and myth, and reveal how the Crusades reshaped Europe, the Middle East and relations between Islam and Christianity forever.For this series, we're joined by Steve Tibble, author of many books on the Crusades, including 'The Crusader Armies: 1099 - 1187'.Produced by James Hickmann and McKenna Fernandez, and edited by Jhenelle White.Dan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.You can also email the podcast directly at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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