One of the most legendary relics of the past is the Spear of Longinus, also called the Holy Lance, or the Spear of Destiny. From its origins in the Gospel of John, to present day it has been an enduring legend. This episode focuses on how it intrigued Hitler, Himmler, and the SS as they sought to conquer the west.

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Music in Episode:

"The Pyre", "Long Note 3" "Shadowlands - Codex" by Kevin Macleod

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Prior the legendary First Crusade that saw the armies of Christendom retake the Holy Land, a "paupers army" of regular people that included women, children, and a smattering of lesser knights, set off in search of fame, fortune, and forgiveness in an ill-fated expedition called "The Peoples Crusade" led by a charismatic preacher called Peter the Hermit. This episode recounts that ill fated expedition...

Music in Episode

"The Complex"

"Ancient Rite"

"Ossuary 6 - Air"

"Hidden Past"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This episode takes a look into the life and rise of Odo of Lagery, who became Pope Urban II. Pope Urban II's legendary sermon in a field in Clermont France in 1095 would launch the First Crusade and forever change the world...

Music in Episode

"Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

"Medieval Tavern" Music by Vlad Bakutov from Pixabay

"Thanksgiving for a New Pope" Music by Nicholas Panek from Pixabay

"Muslim Festival": Music by ramolmusic from Pixabay

"Guardian of the Holy land" Music by Chil Vera from Pixabay

"Ossuary 6" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)