Saladin and the Siege of Tyre 1187: The City That Refused to Fall

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal Siege of Tyre (1187-1188), where Saladin's otherwise unstoppable campaign after Hattin met its first major check. They discuss how Conrad of Montferrat's arrival revitalized Tyre's defenses, the tactics and logistics of the siege, and the political fallout that allowed the Crusader states to survive long enough for the Third Crusade. Drawing on the accounts of Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad, Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani, and the Itinerarium Peregrinorum, they examine why Saladin diverted resources to Tyre instead of securing other gains, and how this decision shaped the remainder of the war. The episode also touches on the personal rivalry between Conrad and Guy of Lusignan, and the role of Tyre as a haven for refugees from the fallen kingdom. A nuanced look at a turning point that is often overshadowed by Hattin and Arsuf. #Saladin #ConradOfMontferrat #Tyre #SiegeOfTyre #ThirdCrusade #CrusaderStates #BahaAdDin #ImadAdDin #ItinerariumPeregrinorum #Hattin #GuyOfLusignan #Ayyubid #MedievalHistory #Crusades #MiddleEast #History #FexingoHistory #SiegeWarfare Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo