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Explaining the Crusades

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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This chapter humorously delves into the Crusades as a pivotal historical event, examining its roots in societal excess and escapism. It draws comparisons between past and present, highlighting themes of intelligence, boredom, and the cultural dynamics between East and West.

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