Richard the Lionheart vs. Saladin- The Final Confrontation
About this episode
This episode explores the final confrontation between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin during the Third Crusade.
The Third Crusade involves two of the most well known figures of any crusade: Richard I, the Lionheart, King of England, and Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, Sultan of Egypt and Syria. These two men each command an army, and the fate of the Near East hangs in the balance. After the Siege of Acre, the army of the Third Crusade takes the road to Jerusalem. Along the way they will face Saladin, and have an encounter with the Assassins. Their quest to take the city involves epic battles, murder, surprising camaraderie, and scandalous marriage proposals. This is the story which founded legends.
People in this episode
Host: Eva Schubert
Topics covered
- Crusades
- Richard the Lionheart
- Saladin
- medieval history
- battles
- political intrigue
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Third Crusade, Assassins
Places: Near East, Acre, Jerusalem
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