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Why did the Second Crusade fail? (Ep.2: Analysis)
Tuesday, 14 October, 2025
Step into one of the most dramatic and disastrous chapters of medieval history with our brand-new two-part podcast series on the Second Crusade. In Episode 1, we plunge into the story itself—from the shocking fall of Edessa in 1144 and the rallying cry across Europe to the march eastward of kings and humiliating defeat at the gates of Damascus. Then, in Episode 2, we go deeper, asking the big question: why did the Second Crusade fail so completely? Was it poor leadership, Byzantine hostility, or the growing unity of Muslim forces? Guiding us through this fascinating mix of ambition, betrayal, and miscalculation is Associate Professor Nicholas Morton of Nottingham Trent University, a leading expert in crusader history. If you want gripping storytelling, sharp analysis and expert insight, this is a series you won’t want to miss. The Second Crusade like you’ve never heard it before!This episode is part of a mini-series:Ep.1: Narrative - What's the story of the Second Crusade?Ep.2: Analysis - Why did the Second Crusade fail?Recommended works by Associate Professor Nicholas Morton:The Field of Blood: The Battle for Aleppo and the Remaking of the Medieval Middle EastThe Crusader States and their Neighbours: A military history 1099-1187Encountering Islam on the First CrusadeThe Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East Further reading:Andrew Jotischky: Crusading and the Crusader States (2nd Ed.)Jonathan Phillips: The Crusades 1095-1204Jonathan Riley-Smith: The Crusades: A History If you would like to keep up to date with all things ‘Teach Medieval’, you can find us on:Instagram: @teachmedievalTwitter: @TeachMedievalThreads: Teach MedievalFacebook: Teach MedievalLinkedIn: Teach Medieval Main theme by Aroshanti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
