The Holy Wars: War and Religion episode 3 – In the 13th century, Islam achieved a remarkable triumph, becoming the religion embraced by diverse peoples across vast territories spanning from Spain to Indonesia. However, contrary to popular perception, there existed no Islamic empire, just as there was no Christian empire during the Middle Ages. This era was characterized by the […]
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The Holy Wars: War and Religion episode 2 – Corruption, loose morals, and depravity were pervasive in the era when the German monk Martin Luther emerged. Fueled by his discontent, Luther yearned for a pure church and an untainted faith. His aspirations surpassed mere reform; he aimed for nothing short of a revolutionary transformation – the Reformation of the church
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The Holy Wars: War and Religion episode 1 – The historical period around 1100 AD was marked by tremendous turbulence as the influence of West-Roman Christianity expanded in all directions. Among the significant events that unfolded during this time, the Crusades emerged as a pivotal and undoubtedly the most renowned chapter. The Islamic Selchuks posed a relentless threat, particularly targeting
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