This is History: A Dynasty to Die For Season 2 | 2. Blood and Gold
Apr 4, 2023
In this episode, Richard the Lionheart embarks on a crusade but gets sidetracked by his sister's imprisonment in Sicily, leading to a clash with King Tancred. The podcast explores the risks and costs of leading a crusade and delves into the dark side of Richard's quest for wealth, involving anti-Semitic persecution in British history. Tensions between Richard and his crusade partner, Philip Augustus, add to the power struggles in Sicily, making for an intense and dramatic narrative.
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Third Crusade Preparations
- Richard the Lionheart and Philip Augustus prepare for the Third Crusade in 1190.
- They plan to fight Saladin in the Holy Land, leaving their kingdoms behind.
Crusading Risks and Costs
- Crusading was incredibly risky and expensive, costing a fortune and endangering lives.
- Despite these, the fervor for crusades in 1190 was exceptionally high.
Anti-Semitic Violence
- Richard's need for finances fueled anti-Semitic violence.
- Massacres occurred in London and York, highlighting the dark side of crusade funding.