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The First Crusade (1095-99), A short narrative from contemporary sources.

by Nicolas Agrait Posted on April 22, 2013

If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me… Continue reading →

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Walter of Exeter, Siege of Carlaverock

by Nicolas Agrait Posted on March 19, 2013

This poem, written in French, is thought to be authored by Walter of Exeter, a Franciscan friar.  The story details the siege of the Scottish castle of Carlaverock in July 1300 by Edward I.  The first portion of the poem … Continue reading →

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