Eleanor Yanaga

Eleanor Yanaga and Luke Waters, co-hosts of the We're Not So Different podcast, dive into the complexities of the First Crusade. They explore the socio-political chaos in 11th-century Europe that led to Pope Urban II's call for Crusade, emphasizing the mix of noble ambition and religious fervor. The discussion reveals the varied motivations of participants, from desperate peasants to ambitious nobles, while critiquing oversimplified narratives about the 'clash of civilizations' and highlighting lasting impacts on both Christian and Muslim worlds.