How different would the late 11th century have been if the First Crusade hadn't happened? From muddled motivations to its impactful legacy, what are some of the biggest misconceptions about the crusades? In a special bonus episode available to HistoryExtra subscribers, Emily Briffett is rejoined by medieval experts Jonathan Phillips, Natasha Hodgson and Suleiman Mourad to unpick some of the biggest questions surrounding crusading history, and answer listener queries along the way.

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      Emily BriffettPodcast editorial assistant

      Emily is HistoryExtra’s podcast editorial assistant. Before joining the BBC History team in 2021, Emily graduated with an MA in Public History from Royal Holloway, University of London

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