
Episode 1569
How to Survive a Medieval Crusade
What dangers would you have faced on the gruelling journey to the Holy Land?
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
January 7, 202537m 21s
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Show Notes
<p>What would it have been like to go on a medieval crusade? What dangers would you have faced on the gruelling journey to the Holy Land, and what would it have been like once you arrived?</p><br><p>Dan and Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast, discuss the logistical nightmares, deadly battles and harsh conditions faced by crusaders, and the brutal realities of these Church-sanctioned religious expeditions.</p><br><p>Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Max Carrey.</p><br><p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></a>.</p>
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