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A monk's words sent 100,000 men to their deaths.

Bernard of Clairvaux never held a sword. He never led an army. But in 1146, his preaching launched the Second Crusade - one of medieval history's greatest disasters.

This video explores how a sick, frail monk became the most powerful voice in Europe. How he convinced kings to abandon their kingdoms for a holy war. And how he responded when everything he promised in God's name... failed.

This isn't just medieval history. It's a story about certainty, persuasion, and what happens when you're catastrophically wrong about something that costs thousands of lives.

📌 Key Questions Explored:
How did Bernard gain such extraordinary influence?
What made his preaching so effective?
Why did the Second Crusade fail so spectacularly?
How did Bernard justify the disaster afterward?

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