Saladin's Forgotten Fleet: The Admiral Who Defied the Crusade

While Saladin is famous for his land campaigns, his naval strategy is often overlooked. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of the Ayyubid fleet and its little-known admiral, Husam al-Din Lu'lu', who challenged Crusader supremacy at sea. They discuss the logistics of building a navy from scratch after the Fatimids, the strategic importance of the Red Sea and Mediterranean ports, the failed siege of Tyre as a naval turning point, and the high-stakes game of blockades, shipbuilding, and intelligence that shaped the Third Crusade. Drawing on accounts from Ibn al-Athir and Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad, the hosts uncover how Saladin's maritime ambitions—and their limits—influenced the balance of power in the Holy Land. #Saladin #Ayyubid #Crusades #NavalHistory #HusamalDinLulu #MedievalNavy #RedSea #Tyre #Acre #IbnAthir #BahaadDin #ThirdCrusade #Fatimid #Galley #MaritimeHistory #CrusaderNaval #MiddleEastHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo