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Crusades

Unlike her contemporary Queen Melisende of Jerusalem, Empress Matilda would never rule as Queen of England and instead was known only as the "Lady of the English."

The Forgotten Women Who Ruled the Medieval Middle East

A new book tells the tales of the queens of Jerusalem.

Sarah Durn January 25, 2022

The WatchTower.

Monfort Fortress

A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.

Malbork Castle

Malbork, Poland

Malbork Castle

This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.

Overview / sea view

Castle of Agia Mavra (Santa Maura)

A seaside castle complex that stood through centuries of conquests.

Looking at the fortress keep from the cistern.

Nimrod Fortress

Named for the biblical warrior, the largest castle in Israel actually dates to the Middle Ages.

The Preceptory Tower at Temple Bruer.

Lincoln, England

Temple Bruer

This lone tower casts an outstretched shadow over the site of a once-wealthy Knights Templar preceptory.

Pater Noster Church.

Jerusalem, Israel

Church of the Pater Noster

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

Château de Villerouge-Termenès

Villerouge-Termenès, France

Cathar Castles

The site of the first medieval crusade that pitted Christians against Christians.

Kolossi, Cyprus

Kolossi Castle

This 700-year-old Cyprus castle is the birthplace of the world's oldest wine, said to be toasted by Richard the Lionheart at his wedding.

A sweet spread, replete with roses.

The Downfall of Rose Water, Once America's Favorite Flavor

Until the 1840s, adding a dash of rose water to sweets was the norm.

Jaya Saxena October 18, 2017

Krak des Chevaliers

Ruins of the Crusaders' headquarters.