Der Erste Kreuzzug (1/2) – Gott will es! | Was bisher geschah - Geschichtspodcast

In November 1095, Pope Urban II called for an armed pilgrimage – unleashing a movement that shook all of Europe. What began as a plea for help from a beleaguered emperor ended in a religiously charged mass exodus to Jerusalem. Tens of thousands answered the call to the Holy Land – nobles, knights, peasants, and fanatics. And long before they arrived, the first blood was shed. The "expeditio" became an ideology – with deadly consequences, including in German cities. What motivated people back then? And why does this "Holy War" still resonate today? Do you have feedback or a topic suggestion for Joachim and Nils? Then feel free to contact them on Instagram: @wasbishergeschah.podcast Sources: The Crusades – The War for the Holy Land by Thomas Asbridge History of the Crusades by Hans Eberhard Mayer