39K views · 965 reactions | One of the most famous and controversial events in medieval history was Pope Urban II’s speech at Clermont in 1095, calling on Christian knights to march east to reclaim Jerusalem from Islam. It triggered a wave of religious fervour across Europe and marked the start of the Crusades. Follow the events of the First Crusade in our video: https://youtu.be/ydVFqpbIIwA | Epic History TV | Facebook

349K views · 3.9K reactions | The Abbasids ruled one of history's largest empires - the Islamic Caliphate - for nearly 500 years, yet their name is hardly known in the West today. Here's a quick introduction to the dynasty that presided over 'Islam's Golden Age', a period of great scholarship, medical and technological innovation, trade and prosperity. Before it all came crashing down, with the arrival of the Mongols... | Epic History TV | Facebook