Epic History on MSN

How an army of starving knights conquered Jerusalem

In 1095, Byzantine Emperor Alexios I appealed to the West for help against the Seljuk Turks, inspiring Pope Urban II to call ...
Real Crusades History on MSN

The Pope Who Launched the Crusades

In 1095, Pope Urban II called for the First Crusade, urging Christians to reclaim the Holy Land. His speech ignited centuries of war, reshaping both Europe and the Middle East ...