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The Crusades were a series of military conflicts of a religious character waged by much of Christian Europe against external and internal threats. Crusades were fought against Muslims, pagan Slavs, Russian and Greek Orthodox Christians, Mongols, Cathars, Hussites, and political enemies of the popes. [1] Crusaders took vows and were granted an indulgence for past sins. [1]The Crusades originally had the goal of recapturing Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim rule and were originally launched in response to a call from the Eastern Orthodox Byzantine Empire for help against the expansion of the Muslim Seljuk Turks into Anatolia. The term is also used to describe contemporaneous and subsequent campaigns conducted through to the 16th century in territories outside the Levant[2] usually against pagans, heretics, and peoples under the ban of excommunication[3] for a mixture of religious, economic, and political reasons.[4] Rivalries among both Christian and Muslim powers led also to alliances between religious factions against their opponents, such as the Christian alliance with the Sultanate of Rum during the Fifth Crusade. The Crusades had far-reaching political, economic, and social impacts, some of which have lasted into contemporary times. Because of internal conflicts among Christian kingdoms and political powers, some of the crusade expeditions were diverted from their original aim, such as the Fourth Crusade, which resulted in the sack of Christian Constantinople and the partition of the Byzantine Empire between Venice and the Crusaders. The Sixth Crusade was the first crusade to set sail without the official blessing of the Pope,[5] establishing the precedent that rulers other than the Pope could initiate a crusade.[citation needed] The Muslim presence in the Holy Land began with the initial Arab conquest of Palestine in the 7th century. This did not interfere much with pilgrimage to Christian holy sites.[citation needed] Western Europeans were less concerned with the loss of far-away Jerusalem than, in the ensuing decades and centuries, the invasions by Muslims and other hostile non-Christians, such as the Vikings, Slavs and Magyars.[citation needed] However, the Muslim armies' successes put increasing pressure on the Eastern Orthodox Byzantine Empire.
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1. History of quilting
September 23, 2008
In the article, Medieval & Renaissance Quilting, quilt historian Lisa Evans wrote, "Quilted garments padded Crusader mail, quilted linens adorned Renaissance bedchambers, and quilted Evangelists were treasured at 15th century monasteries." Quilting (stitching together layers of padding and fabric) is as old as ancient Egypt if not older and wholecloth quilts were very common trade goods in wealthy circles in Europe and Asia going back as far as the 15th century.
Piecing fabric together is also very old. It was more often used for clothing but also occasionally for decorative objects like ... (read more)
Author: Y M
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2. Saint Hilarion Castle, Northern Cyprus
August 04, 2008
At the ragged summits of the Kyrenia mountain range, overlooking the Mediterranean and the surrounding areas of North Cyprus, Saint Hilarion Castle stands proudly as a monument to those who built it. Famed as the supposed inspiration for Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty', Hilarion is one of the best preserved of all the Crusader Castles and offers plenty to anyone with a keen interest in history – or anyone searching for some truly spectacular views!
The castle is named after Saint Hilarion, a hermit who fled from persecution and lived in a cave. He was an abbot from Palestine, who became a... (read more)
Author: richard bowles
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3. Celebrate Delicious Lobsters on Lobster Day
June 10, 2008
“The world is my lobster.” - Henry J. Tillman Who doesn’t like digging into the pulpy interiors of a lobster after waging a difficult, but satisfactory crusade against its crusty exterior? Lobsters present to the crusader a whole new world of flavor, filling his senses with rapture. It’s not for nothing that bulky lobsters have spilled over from regional plates to the wider bowl of the world. Lobsters have emerged as one of the world’s favorite seafood in the last few decades. Lobsters are being exported in droves from areas ranging from the Gulf of Maine to the Gangetic plains of India.... (read more)
Author: dorothy smith
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4. What Type of Medieval Helmet Should you Buy?
May 24, 2008
There are many medieval helmets out there in today's online stores. Replica helmets range from Crusader Knight helmet to German Maximillian helmets. Which one is right for you? Well, this article will discuss the classic style helmets that reenactors and collectors buy. You should get a better understanding on what's available for you to purchase.As mentioned before, the two most popular medieval helmets are probable the Crusader and Sugar Loaf helmets. These were very popular during the early medieval ages and especially during the crusades. They are both very wearable and the designs a... (read more)
Author: John Hilde
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5. Using Medieval and Roman Helmets for Costumes and Reenactments
May 21, 2008
Whether the common public knows it or not, battle reenactments and stage plays with Roman soldier costumes are a pretty big niche market. To participate in any of these events, you're going to need a quality helmet that will do the job credibly. This article will discuss the different types of helmets people use for reenactments and what you should look for in a quality, wearable helmet.Medieval helmets is a pretty broad term. This can encompass crusader helmets, sugar loaf helmets, northern sallet helmets, and much more. However, the ones I mentioned are usually the most popular for reena... (read more)
Author: John Hilde
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6. Popular Historical Medieval Knight Helmets
May 21, 2008
Have you ever been to a renaissance festival or a SCA battle reenactment? If you have, then you've probably noticed the plethora of medieval knight costumes. If you haven't, then you've seen plenty of this in movies and various TV spots. If you're looking to collect some medieval helmets of your own, create a unique costume, or are participating in a battle reenactment for the first time, then it's important to know some of the basic medieval helmet types.This article will mostly discuss the two most popular forms of medieval helmets: the Crusader helmet and Sugar Loaf helmet. Luckily, th... (read more)
Author: John Hilde
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7. Choosing Your Crusader Knight Suit of Armor
April 20, 2008
Medieval suits of armor can add certain prestige and beauty to your home décor. Though all armor can be impressive in its own right, it's hard to compare them to Spanish made crusader suit of armor. As of right now, only Marto of Spain makes these original medieval replicas. You may find copies of these armors made in India or other overseas manufacturers, but if you want the best of the best, look into Marto suits of armor.They make two kinds of crusader armor: the White Crusader and the Black Knight Crusader. The main difference between these two is obviously the color. The White Crusa... (read more)
Author: John Hilde
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8. Buffavento
February 28, 2008
An essential outing for all who love heights, castles and abventure. This is the highest of the island's three Crusader fortresses, and the most difficult to reach. Its setting is the most dramatic of any ruin on the entire island. Remember, however, that the final 8km(5mil) of the approach is a long dirt track, rocky in parts and for much of the year unsuitable for anything except 4WD, and that the climb from where the dirt track ends to the summit takes about 45 minutes, often on a concrete pathway and steps, with very little shade. There is no longer any guardian at the castle, so in theor... (read more)
Author: erkan kilim
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9. The Crusader vs. The Caliphate...The Bush Doctrine: Defeat the Radical Islamic Empire
October 17, 2005
By Doug Krieger
THE GREEN CURTAIN
From the Pillars of Hercules to the Indonesia Archipelago a vile and putrid Green Curtain threatens its descent to enshroud and enslave a vast swath of earth’s inhabitants. An Islamic Empire, the resurrection of the Moslem Caliphate, envelopes “with greater economic and military and political power . . . able to advance their stated agenda: to develop weapons of mass destruction . . . destroy Israel . . . intimidate Europe . . . assault the American people . . . and blackmail our government into isolation.” (Remarks by President Bush before the Nationa... (read more)
Author: Doug krieger
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