The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: West marches east

The transcript discusses the First Crusade, initiated in 1096, where European knights marched to Jerusalem to defend Christian interests. It explores the establishment of Crusader states and the complex motivations behind the Crusades, including religious zeal, personal gain, and camaraderie. The narrative contrasts European glorification of the Crusades with the negative perception in the Islamic world, highlighting the need for a balanced understanding. Modern references to the Crusades in cultural and political contexts underscore their lasting impact.

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