Saladin and the True Cross After Hattin

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fate of the True Cross after Saladin's victory at the Battle of Hattin in 1187. They discuss the relic's symbolic importance to the Crusaders, how its capture shattered morale, and what historical accounts say about what Saladin actually did with it. Was it sent to Damascus, ransomed, or destroyed? The episode examines conflicting sources from both Muslim and Christian chroniclers, including Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad, Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani, and the Itinerarium Regis Ricardi. Lucas explains how the loss of the True Cross became a rallying cry for the Third Crusade and how Saladin used the relic as a political tool. The conversation also touches on the broader role of sacred objects in medieval warfare and the ongoing debate among historians about the Cross's final resting place. A nuanced look at a neglected aspect of the Crusades. #Saladin #TrueCross #Hattin #Crusades #BahaAdDin #ImadAdDin #ItinerariumRegisRicardi #Relic #MedievalHistory #Ayyubid #Crusader #Jerusalem #ThirdCrusade #SacredObjects #IslamicHistory #ChristianRelic #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo