Saladin vs the Teutonic Knights: The Forgotten Order

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Saladin's overlooked encounters with the Teutonic Order, a German military order that emerged during the Third Crusade. They discuss the order's founding in Acre in 1190, their role in the Siege of Acre, and their interactions with Saladin after the city's fall. The conversation covers key figures like Hermann von Salza and Duke Frederick of Swabia, the order's initial hospital work, and how they transformed into a military force. Lucas explains the Teutonic Knights' relationship with Saladin, including a curious episode where Saladin returned captured knights without ransom. The episode also touches on the order's later role in the Baltic Crusades, contrasting their eastern focus with other orders. This fresh angle delves into a lesser-known aspect of Saladin's diplomacy and the Crusader states' diverse military landscape. #Saladin #TeutonicKnights #ThirdCrusade #Acre #HermannVonSalza #FrederickOfSwabia #Crusades #MilitaryOrders #Diplomacy #BalticCrusades #Ayyubid #MedievalHistory #MiddleEast #SiegeOfAcre #TeutonicOrder #ForgottenHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo