Show overview
History of the Crusades has been publishing since 2012, and across the 13 years since has built a catalogue of 351 episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 25 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-AU-language History show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 8 months ago. The busiest year was 2013, with 50 episodes published. Published by Sharyn Eastaugh.
From the publisher
Over 900 years ago, thousands of Christians invaded the Middle East, intent on taking the Holy Land from the Muslims. The following 200 years were marked by a series of military campaigns known as the Crusades. Join us to follow the history of the Crusades from 1095 onwards. Castles, battles, religious clashes, Richard the Lionheart, the Assassins, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, the Knights Templar - all will feature as we examine one of the most interesting periods in history.
Latest Episodes
View all 351 episodesS1 Ep 349Episode 349: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXVII
We wrap up the narrative and take a look at the city of Münster today.
S1 Ep 348Episode 348: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXVI
King Jan receives his punishment for his role in the rebellion along with Bernard Knipperdolling and Bernard Krechting
S1 Ep 347Episode 347: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXV
Following the fall of the city, the Anabaptists are rounded up by the Bishop Prince's men.
S1 Ep 346Episode 346: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXIV
The siege of Münster comes to an end.
S1 Ep 345Episode 345: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXIII
After yet another attempt to get King Jan to surrender fails, the Bishop Prince orders an attack on Münster to commence - following the plan suggested by Henry Gresbeck.
S1 Ep 344Episode 344: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXII
The carpenter Henry Gresbeck stages a break out from Münster along with a small group of guards - an action which will have major implications for the siege.
S1 Ep 343Episode 343: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XXI
The letter penned by Henry Graes and growing levels of starvation inside Münster see discontent grow, causing King Jan to crack down heavily on dissenters.
S1 Ep 342Episode 342: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XX
As the year clicks over into 1535, Henry Graes fulfils his duties as the Bishop Prince's man - with devastating outcomes for King Jan.
S1 Ep 341Episode 341: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XIX
Towards the end of 1534, the Bishop Prince adopts a new strategy to defeat Münster.
S1 Ep 340Episode 340: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XVIII
Henry Graes, the schoolmaster of Münster, was the only apostle to return alive from his mission. This is his story.
S1 Ep 339Episode 339: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XVII
King Jan orders 27 Apostles from Münster to embark on missionary expeditions to the outside world, to prepare everyone for the Second Coming.
S1 Ep 338Episode 338: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XVI
The reign of King Jan commences inside Münster. In the pre-dawn hours of 23rd October 1534, the people of Münster gather to witness the Second Coming.
S1 Ep 337Episode 337: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XV
In a move which surprises just about everyone inside Münster, Jan van Leyden is crowned as king - not just of Münster, but of the entire world.
S1 Ep 336Episode 336: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XIV
The implementation of the polygamy policy causes chaos inside Münster, while the Bishop Prince prepares to launch another assault on the city.
S1 Ep 335Episode 335: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XIII
The introduction of polygamy into Münster prompts an uprising inside the city - led by its chief blacksmith.
S1 Ep 334Episode 334: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XII
The Bishop Prince's foolproof plan for defeating Münster results in one of the funniest ever battle-fails.
S1 Ep 333Episode 333: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion XI
Jan van Leyden begins his rule of Münster by instituting some new policies which alter the physical and political structures of the city.
S1 Ep 332Episode 332: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion X
Jan Matthias (aka The Prophet) attempts to lift the siege of Münster and fails spectacularly.
S1 Ep 331Episode 331: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion IX
Cracks begin to appear inside the besieged Anabaptist city of Münster due to some radical policies implemented by The Prophet.
S1 Ep 330Episode 330: BONUS Episode - The Münster Rebellion VIII
The siege of Münster commences, with both sides settling in to their new roles.