What Happened in 1095

Attacks On The Jewish Communities In France And Germany

At a local level, the preaching of the First Crusade ignited violence against Jews, which some historians call "the first Holocaust". At the end of... Read more

First Crusade Is Launched

The First Crusade was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II with the primary goal of responding to the appeal from Byzantine Emperor Alexius I. The... Read more

The Council Of Piacenza Asks Pope Urban II For Aid Against The Turks

The Crusades had deeply-rooted causes in the social and political situation in 11th centruy Europe. However, the event which actually triggered the... Read more