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  1. Crusades - Wikipedia

    The Crusade of 1101, the earliest papally sanctioned expedition inspired by the First Crusade, ended in disastrous defeats. For several decades thereafter, only smaller expeditions reached …

  2. Crusades | Definition, History, Map, Significance, & Legacy ...

    Dec 5, 2025 · Crusades, military expeditions, beginning in the late 11th century, that were organized by western European Christians in response to centuries of Muslim wars of expansion.

  3. The Crusades: Definition, Religious Wars & Facts | HISTORY

    Jun 7, 2010 · The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups. In all, eight …

  4. Crusades - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 12, 2018 · The Crusades were a series of military campaigns organised by popes and Christian western powers to take Jerusalem and the Holy Land back from Muslim control and …

  5. What You Need to Know About the Crusades - ThoughtCo

    May 5, 2025 · The Crusades were holy wars sanctioned by the pope against enemies of Christendom. The First Crusade began in 1095 with Pope Urban II's call at the Council of …

  6. The Crusades – History, Battles & Lasting Legacy

    Those who joined the Crusades saw themselves as “Warriors of God,” undertaking a sacred mission to serve God and defend their faith. These military campaigns were launched primarily …

  7. The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Pre-Patch Arrives ...

    Nov 18, 2025 · Blizzard has announced that The Burning Crusade Anniversary Edition Pre-Patch will release on January 13th, 2026! During pre-patch, players will be able to choose whether …

  8. Crusades - Wikiwand

    The Crusades were a series of military campaigns launched by the papacy between 1095 and 1291 against Muslim rulers for the recovery and defence of the Holy Land, encouraged by …

  9. Why the First Crusade was launched, what Pope Urban II ... - MSN

    6 days ago · This video traces the origins of the First Crusade, from Pope Urban II’s call at Clermont to the brutal conquest of Jerusalem, examining why it happened, why it was not …

  10. CRUSADES OVERVIEW - HISTORY CRUNCH

    Pope Urban II’s call for a crusade was an attempt to end aggression between European kingdoms and instead direct the violence towards Muslin-held areas in the Middle East. In general, the …