How the Crusades Changed History

What Were the Crusades?

Documentary Jun 20, 2024 29 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E1: Consider the spirit of the Crusades, as they melded the medieval conception of pilgrimage with that of holy war. Examine the idea of plenary indulgence, the remission of penalties due to sin, and the notion of avoiding Purgatory, both of which were understood as spiritual rewards for going on Crusade. Learn about the history of pilgrimage and holy war within Christianity before the Crusades.

Documentary Jun 20, 2024 29 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2024
Run Time: 29 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.