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Pilgrims in Arms
Episode 1 of 8
Terry Jones explores the history of the Crusades, to discover exactly what happened when the Pope instigated a popular campaign to conquer Jerusalem.
Former Monty Python star Terry Jones explores the history of the Crusades. He embarks on a journey to discover exactly what happened nine hundred years ago when the Pope instigated a popular campaign to conquer Jerusalem. Following the route of the crusaders through the Byzantine Empire, whose ruler had made the mistake of asking for help against Turkish invaders, he uncovers a tragicomedy of savagery, greed and ignorance.
Last on
Thu 17 Apr 2008
22:00
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Terry Jones |
Broadcast
- Thu 17 Apr 2008 22:00
