Merchandise Madness in the Crusades

The chapter humorously explores the commercial side of the Crusades era, focusing on the bizarre merchandise sold during that time, from hats with Christian symbols to statuettes. It delves into the rise and fall of sales of items like the statuette named Podrick the Prudent, intertwined with comedic narratives like a baseball cap inscribed with 'God Rocks'. The discussion provides a light-hearted take on the historical period and sheds a humorous light on the consumer culture of the Crusades.