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How to Survive a Medieval Crusade

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Grim Odds of Surviving a Crusade

This chapter explores the survival statistics of participants in the medieval crusades, revealing that only 15 to 20% of the original crusaders from the first crusade reached Jerusalem. It emphasizes the relentless optimism of young men, motivated to undertake these dangerous journeys despite the grim mortality rates.

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