In this episode, we explore the military, financial, and spiritual factors that fueled Templar dominance. We also reveal why their power threatened the very leaders who dismantled them.

In this episode, we break down the fight for control of Jerusalem during the Third Crusade. We discuss the tactics and political pressures that shaped the campaign.

In this episode, we explore the sweeping reforms brought by the Normans after their victory. We look at how these changes still influence English life today.

In this episode, we trace Hardrada’s push for the English throne. We look at how early victories turned into a decisive and fatal loss.

In this episode, we explore the transformation that elevated Viking war leaders into monarchs. We highlight the social changes that made this rise possible.

In this episode, we explore the events that made Tours a landmark battle. We discuss why its outcome influenced the continent’s political and cultural direction.

In this episode, we unpack the battles that allowed Charlemagne to establish a vast European empire. We look at how his tactics shaped the continent’s political landscape.

In this episode, we walk through the dramatic siege that toppled the ancient city. We discuss the decisive factors that doomed Constantinople’s defenders.