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For nearly 200 years, Europe launched a series of religious wars known as the Crusades, all to fight over Jerusalem, one of the most sacred cities in the world. It all began in 1095, when Christian travelers were blocked and attacked on their way to the city, prompting the Pope to call on European kingdoms to reclaim it and protect access to holy sites.

What followed were nine major Crusades, drawing millions of soldiers, knights, and civilians into battles stretching from Europe to the Middle East. These wars reshaped political power, strengthened emerging Islamic empires, and left deep scars on Christian–Muslim relations that lasted for centuries.

Discover how the Crusades changed the course of history and influenced the world we live in today.