Ep 214 Prester John

Prester John, a legendary Christian king, endured in the imaginations of many medieval crusade theorists and geographers. Thought to be a savior who would assist the forces of Christendom to defeat Islam in a final crusade to take Jerusalem, Prester John occupied an important place in the minds of those who hoped for a successful crusade. In this episode, join newcomer Josh as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of Asia and Africa in search of this mythical figure. (Host: Joshua Hevert) For further reading suggestions, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/hom... If you are interested in supporting Footnoting History, please consider becoming a patron:   / footnoting_history