Two bands of young European Christians had their eyes on Jerusalem but failed to reach it. Historians are still seeking their full story. Gustave Doré’s 1877 engraving reflects a popular ...

Professor Roach said, "Norman dominance of Europe went on inspire the first crusades in the Holy Land. The First Crusade was led by Normans from Normandy and southern Italy and was informed by ...

To Muslims, it is considered to be a holy site ... men to go on a Crusade In the medieval period, peasants had to give 10 per cent of what they produced on their land to the Church.