What Happened After the First Crusade? - FULL DOCUMENTARY

The First Crusade - one of the most unlikely success stories in history. A motley army of warrior pilgrims traveled thousands of miles from western Europe to the Holy Land, where they battled some of the most formidable eastern powers of the period. The crusaders won, but then, most of the crusaders went home. Left behind were the few knights, adventurers, priests and pilgrims intent on fighting for survival in these distant lands. It was an age of warrior kings, of battles to the death against impossible odds. The Kingdom of Jerusalem, led by Baldwin I, and the Principality of Antioch, led by the Norman Tancred, were only beginning to take shape. How did the remaining pilgrims survive? How did the newly emerging Crusader States endure? How did the neighboring Muslim rulers and peoples react to the presence of these new kingdoms? Today, on Real Crusades History, we’ll follow the exhilarating early history of the Crusader States, and answer the question: what happened after the First Crusade?
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Sources:
-Albert of Aachen - History of the Journey to Jerusalem, vol. 2, (Ashgate, 2013)
-Anna Comnena - The Alexiad, trans. E.R.A Sewter, (Penguin, 1969)
-Barber, Malcolm - The Crusader States, (Yale, 2014)
-Fulcher of Chartres - A History of the Expedition to Jerusalem, 1095-1127, trans. Frances Rita Ryan, (University of Tennessee Press, 1973)
-Ibn al-Athir - The Chronicle of Ibn al-Athir for the Crusading Period, Part 1, trans. D.S. Richards (Ashgate, 2005).
-Ibn al-Qalanisi - The Damascus Chronicle of the Crusades, trans. H.A.R. Gibb, (Dover, 2002)
-Madden, Thomas - The New Concise History of the Crusades, (Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2006)
-Smail, R.C. - Crusader Warfare, 1097-1193, (Cambridge, 1995)
-Tibble, Steve - The Crusader Armies, (Yale University, 2018)
-Tyerman, Christopher - God’s War, (Harvard University Press, 2006)
-William of Tyre - A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea, Vol. I, trans. Emily Babcock and A.C. Krey, (Columbia University Press, 1943)
Written and narrated by: J Stephen Roberts
Animated maps by: Denys Rodionov
Voice actors:
Ahmed Al-Bardweel as Ibn al-Athir
Carl Hughes as Albert of Aachen
Tabitha Wakley as Anna Comnena
Tom Wylde as Fulcher of Chartres
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[@RealCrusadesHistory]

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[@danguinius3654]

The crusades are too often overlooked or distained as simple wars of greed and hate, yet these videos prove that this couldn't be farther from the truth, with the centuries of interaction, politics, and diplomacy in between. Thank you so much for making these, and keep up the good work!

[@maikilreategui1271]

Christian haters are always and always bringing the fourth crusade in arguments and completely ignores the rest.​@rickyyacine4818

[@BBEEAATTNNGGUU]

They say that to suppress us. They fear us so they must tell us this.

[@whiteknob7944]

Christian fight for holy land and it’s barbaric. Muslims do it and it’s all good.

[@emilgustavsson7310]

A video on YT is not proof of anything. Just saying.. Very well made and interesting video. Great job.

[@user-cg2tw8pw7j]

​@@whiteknob7944You mean killing Eastern Christians? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@almighty5839]

I’m so happy omg I’ve been waiting for this for so long. The history of the early crusader states is far forgotten and overlooked with no real videos or documentation like this on it! So happy and excited

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@theguyver4934]

@@RealCrusadesHistory What happened to your videos in which you discuse how dracula got his name and the other is about pre islamic visigothic brilliance can you please link them to me i really want to see them !

[@DaFroBroforeal]

I'm glad to see you delve into this history of the earlier crusader states and their struggle to survive. These men had especially bold faith in the most dire circumstances. Excited to see more in coming videos.

[@SEKreiver]

Agreed.

[@dtcdtc8328]

Now it's here in America and every European country, again. Why you think they are allowing invaders into only White European Countries? They seem to think their money will save them

[@michaelman957]

Anna's possible crush on Bohemund never ceases to be funny.

[@1992zorro]

And the daughter of the enemy Emir was also his lover. Guy was the Chad of Chad's

[@billquantrill4960]

@@1992zorro Dude was a unit. Lol.

[@Low-liife999]

Long live Tancred the true prince of Antioch. Taken too soon

[@ZenexTheZealous]

The satisfying writing alongside the pulling from primary source material and solid visuals make for a stellar video as always! It makes the long waiting very much worth it. :> Hats off, wonderful work! God bless and Mary keep ye. ✝️❤️‍🔥👑

[@ZenexTheZealous]

Oh and shoutout to whoever made the decision to put the painting of the coronation of King Tomislav on screen at 21:33 lol!

[@yakovkratzberg802]

amazing work stephen,love it✝

[@Thor-Orion]

So excited for this episode. This is the important part. You better cover their building projects in this! Their architecture features some of my favorite examples of Norman Gothic Revival!

[@Thor-Orion]

Stephen is my dad’s name. My brother’s name is said the same but is spelled a little oddly.

[@Thor-Orion]

5:00 Bohemond Rizzed Anna all up. Scandalous. Hahahahhaha. Bohemond is just that guy. That guy you don’t want to run into in an alley. That guy who you want on your side in a dispute. He’s just THAT guy.

[@Tommytakanawa]

What if he doesn't. You going to have a crying fit?

[@spiffygonzales5160]

​@@Tommytakanawa :/

[@JamesDuna-uk4mj]

Always enjoy watching your videos!

[@bernardppsh1457]

Thank you for doing such high quality videos

[@bleekskaduwee6762]

Bravo sir, you have outdone yourself once again. Thank you for your hard work

[@Nic-mq8hm]

Excellent as always!

[@folofus4815]

Awesome as always man

[@landonw7099]

LOVE your videos brotha 💯

[@raulfernandez9371]

Beautiful ❤ thank you

[@godfreyofibelin301]

By Saint George! It’s always a good day when RCH uploads. Even better with an over hour long video!

[@piercebrosnan9528]

God speed with your work, brother.

[@wm.stclaire3127]

Thank You so much for your fascinating posts .

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you like them!

[@danielvillalobos9487]

This was excellent.

[@tremainetreerat5176]

I'll go ahead and take credit for wearing my long-sleeve Godfrey of Bouillon entering Jerusalem RCH shirt today triggering this upload...But seriously, always stoked for these long documentaries 👍🏻

[@BlaineTanner]

Just ordered mine

[@RythymBeast]

What a brilliant documentary. Thank you.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markladley2934]

As usual, nice.👍

[@ashleysaunders9947]

Brilliant, thanks 😊

[@fckolleee9459]

Need the continuation 🙏

[@tropics8407]

Excellent work ! 👏👏

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thank you!

[@Nowaybrotha]

Just commenting for the algorithm Great work tho 👍🏻

[@DiogoSantos-ix5sl]

Awesome follow up! I would love for a follow up, as in the next 20 years!

[@SEKreiver]

GREAT to see RCH back on the job!

[@DanielApologetics]

Loved it

[@bradleywilliams4942]

Really enjoyed it

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks!

[@Sigmareich]

This was such an amazing vid-doc… reminds me of what use to be on the history channel back in the glory days

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks!

[@paddyleather5434]

Let’s gooooo

[@1992zorro]

How can this amazing documentary only have 60K views? This is information you cannot find anywhere else on KZbin

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks! Share it if you can!

[@TheNorseAmerican]

Weird, I clicked on the notification button for this video but never got notified!

[@cassiusijeomah4239]

Well Documented And Narrated

[@LeBlunt.]

Thanks!

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks so much!

[@australianopal4778]

Bravo 👏.

[@DerekWalkerr]

Brilliant

[@user-dl6kb6gc3n]

I would love for you to do a video about the warrior kings before the crusade

[@TheSilentScratcherASMR]

Can we get a signed copy of your book anywhere?

[@Davidf8L]

50:21 thanks for your work and time

[@Luboang-ix2hn]

Fascinating, truely.

[@kckaz4453]

well done, m8

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks!

[@frankmurray-2004]

Can you make a documentary on medieval architecture such as castles and housing? As wall as a documentary on the lives of everyday people of the era. Either way I hope you have a good day.

[@lindamiller9646]

Would love to watch that too.

[@EwanM22]

Viva José 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Tommytakanawa]

No

[@Sprock49]

Wow. Just wow

[@imlaughinq7445]

the art work at 33:18 is interesting to me as it appears to be a beja man flirting with an Arab lady whose family he appears to be escorting. where did you find the piece? Your choice of art is always amazing!

[@joeshmoe8345]

Cool

[@robertlukacs4954]

Fatamid horses had maille in the 11th century? European horses didnt have armour until the 13th century.

[@NoelCarroll-wv6qd]

Yes And ? Do you have any idea about middle age cavalry and the difference between heavy horse and light horse cavalry? The crusaders never totally lost a battle in the Levant until Hatton, and they only lost that battle due to fatal mistakes like dehydration in the army because of the stupidity of guy ds lusinyon and Reynold de Chatinong. The Arabs never fought hand to hand on horse due to the sheer difference in equine size. I truly don't understand what you mean

[@NoelCarroll-wv6qd]

Sorry for the typo I meant Hattin not Hatton

[@LiverPrime1]

what was the societal/common view of the crusaders who returned back to their homeland after the crusades? (specifically Europe), were they respected, or praised? were they shunned or ostracized for leaving their “duty”? or was it mostly a mixed view ?

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

They were praised as heroes. Far from having neglected their duty, they were considered to have performed their most true duty. During this period crusaders were the equivalent of rock stars. No exaggeration. For example, Bohemond, who'd been a second-rate disinherited son, after the First Crusade he married the daughter of the King of France.

[@schlootle]

I awlways wondered the sheer elation and other emotions you would feel as someone in a besieged city seeing reinforcements appear on the horizon. But what I really want to know is what those pilgrims and knights onboard the fleet that just by happenstance became reinforcements. Like you expect to just reach the city and depart, but what you see is smoke and an enemy blockade on a desperate city

[@MrJosseff]

i have a question about the 1st crusade, why didn't the crusaders use the sea route to go directly to jerusalem instead of marching thousands of miles in hostile territories and facing unfavourable conditions?

[@almighty5839]

Because they allied the Byzantine empire and needed their help so in return helped them retake Greek territory

[@MrJosseff]

they could go directly to jerusalem and expand from there to whatever diretion they want. they departed europe with more than 60000 men at arms including 6000 armored knights, after many battles and facing near annhilation condition at the city of antioch they reached the holy city with less than 12000 including less than 300 knight, i think their decision to help the byzantines was a great miscalculation especially when we know that the alliance broke up so quickly.@@almighty5839

[@user-cg2tw8pw7j]

​@@MrJosseffCrusaders: Brother, there are people who carry the cross. Are they pagan infidels?

[@Mma-basement-215]

The Normans are the most underrated though badass no one could beat mofos of all time just like there ancestors the Vikings...they were the toughest of their time no doubt about it...

[@user-cg2tw8pw7j]

No losers, their weakness is greed

[@Phoenixryu]

With all the accomplishments it really makes you think about what they could have done with more men and some additional supply lines.

[@MattieK09]

Does anyone know the difference between “county” of Edessa vs the “principality” of Antioch ?

[@mayorhammondsmustache9551]

my guess would be the "county" is an area of land rolled up into a larger feudal org, such as the kingdom of jerusalem. the "principality" would be a standalone realm that isnt recognized as part of the wider feudal orgs (such as crowned by the pope).

[@danielallan8061]

So, I looked this up. It's because thy applied their own noble titles to the lands they conquered. They couldn't claim to be a king without other kings backing them. Plus, they likely had to pay homage to the Byzantine emperor and to the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

[@MattieK09]

Yes but how does it work with vassalage , etc taxes and raising armies. Not simply status

[@michaelman957]

Shoutout to that one Muslim noble who thanked Baldwin for his past mercy by having mercy on him.

[@gabrielazavacka2669]

they write about King Richard that he was beautiful, yes, but it was also his inner spiritual beauty that was evident on his expression. he was just a big nervous wreck. Peter Capuy got so upset that he had a migraine attack.

[@getsomeboy321]

❤❤

[@Paulftate]

what happened after the 1st crusade . started waiting on the 2nd

[@tobiasgriffin]

Are you going to do a documentary on christian nubia or ethiopia

[@rickyyacine4818]

True they actually held the arabs for 400 years from expanding to central Africa

[@user-cg2tw8pw7j]

​@@rickyyacine4818😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@danielallan8061]

Could you do a response video to Fredda's response video to Pax Tube's crusade video? I think both of those guys are pushing their own narrative instead of looking at history objectively.

[@michaelman957]

It's astonishing they lasted as long as they did, given the odds against them.

[@silverspade8394]

From arab sources its kinda gives the picture they underestimated the Europeans at first and kinda werent eager to really try and dislodge them as they were kinda spooked. any further expansion was fought fiercely but they seem to have accepted that they lost to the Christians in levant. It was way later that people like Saladin Baibars who stated to give priority to reconquer the crusader states

[@notyourtypicalwaifu]

after vinland saga we got the crusader story

[@tighlatpileser1687]

What role did the armenians play? How did the armenians view the crusaders?

[@michaelman957]

He has a video on Baldwin II (I believe) and his bold Armenian Queen that's pretty interesting.

[@neilfox3208]

Total war made doing historical documentaries far easier

[@LibrarianSankore]

What do you think about the Pagans thatc laim the Viking raids were a Norse crusade against Christian expansion?.

[@tommygindahud]

Can we agree the English guy is so much better narrating

[@josephpercente8377]

It's to bad the crusaders couldn't live in peace with surrounding states. They couldn't give up the crusader mentality. Kept raiding caravans and stuff like that.

[@TheSuperTrickey]

Woo

[@rickyyacine4818]

Not taking Damascus was huge mistake also the crusaders didn't attempts to take Egypt until 1170 with Byzantine help Manuel but why they waited this long until fatimed is removed by saladin had they toke Egypt tho the crusaders will be far more stronger state even raiding into the east

[@user-cg2tw8pw7j]

Crusaders: Why do we attack Jesus’ capital, the city of Damascus, when Jesus loves Egypt?

[@rickyyacine4818]

@@user-cg2tw8pw7j because Damascus was huge city and the base for many arab commander like saladin ,nor al din and zengi

[@jamesbarry1673]

We got 77 years. thats it.

[@user-td4vs8qo6e]

Gizmo..,. 11/22/23.....👀

[@stephenh9483]

i love this

[@LibrarianSankore]

What do you think about the Pagans thatc laim the Viking raids were a Norse crusade against Christian expansion?.