Terry Jones explores the history of the Crusades.
- Created by
- Alan Ereira
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Pilgrims in Arms
Jan 10, 1995
This opening episode chronicles the improbable origins of the Crusades, from Pope Urban II's hunger for military power to the success of one of history's greatest mass communication and recruitment campaigns. Terry Jones traces the Crusader
- 2S1 E2
Jerusalem
Jan 17, 1995
Episode two chronicles the Crusaders' trail of carnage across the Middle East. Two-thirds of them would not even survive the beginning of their journey, as Terry Jones illustrates by attempting to duplicate their march across the harsh, roc
- 3S1 E3
Jihad
Jan 24, 1995
Episode three colorfully explores the Muslim recapturing of Jerusalem and the Second Crusade this Arab victory provoked. It's a chronicle of unholy alliances, political intrigue and fabled warriors. This time, however, the Christian soldier
- 4S1 E4
Destruction
Jan 31, 1995
The chronicles of the last Crusades unfold in this final episode. The Third Crusade added the names of Richard "the Lionheart" and Phillip of France to the roster of holy warriors, and Terry Jones examines the reality behind the legends of
Starring
Terry Jones
Himself / Presenter
- A
Anthony Smee
Urban II
- S
Steve Purbrick
Preacher
Marcello Walton
Radulph of Caen / Tancred
- R
Robin Sebastian
Hugh of France
- K
Kate Binchy
Anna Comnena
- S
Suheil Zakkar
Himself
Sean Arnold
St. Bernard
Kammy Darweish
William of Tyre
- F
Fikret Isiltan
Himself
- C
Christopher Lamb
Richard I
- N
Norbert Langer
Narrator (voice)
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Crusades?
- Crusades is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Crusades are there?
- Crusades has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Crusades?
- Crusades has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 31, 1995.
- Who stars in Crusades?
- Crusades stars Terry Jones, Anthony Smee, Steve Purbrick, Marcello Walton, Robin Sebastian.
