Discover the story of Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, one of the most famous leaders of the medieval Islamic world and Ayyubid Dynasty. Known for his role in the Crusades, Saladin united Muslim forces and recaptured Jerusalem from the...

Crusader Kings Family Tree | Kingdom of Jerusalem

In the era of the battle royale, it’s no wonder that renewed interest has arisen in deciphering once and for all who the toughest warriors of all time were, both in the general sense and in the specific. Ranking various historical armies...

Battle for the Holy Land - What was the strategy of the Crusades? - Medieval History DOCUMENTARY

This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Arsuf during the Third Crusade in 1191, where King Richard the Lionheart led the Crusaders to victory against Saladin's forces. The battle showcased Richard's strategic prowess...

Medieval African Explorers | African History, Ethiopian Empire, Medieval Africa, Prester John

What happened during the Crusades? What were the Crusades? This time is one of the most misunderstood periods of Western history. From 1095 to 1291, successive waves of Christian knights and royals, called to action by the Catholic...

I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. I use photo-compositing and digital drawing techniques to achieve a more photo-realistic appearance. Welcome to the history and reveal of my Saladin...

The figure of Saint Nicholas - but not the one we know from Christmas decorations. Nicholas of Bari is a saint of both a Catholic and an Orthodox church. He was born not in Lapland, but in the territory of today's Turkey.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Third Crusade

On today's episode on It's History we take a brief look at Baldwin IV - the 12th century ruler of Jerusalem bound with an incurable disease. Suffering from leprosy Baldwin was known to charge into battle with his right hand paralyzed and...