Episode 328: The Crusades - Part 2

Dive into the chaotic finale of the Crusades with tales of irony and absurdity from the Fourth and Fifth campaigns. Discover how misguided decisions led to the sacking of Constantinople and failed attempts to reclaim Jerusalem. Explore Frederick II's diplomatic maneuvers and his struggles with the Church as he launched the Sixth Crusade. Learn about the eventual decline of Crusader ambitions and the impact of the Mamluks, culminating in a reflection on the complex legacy left by these historical battles.