Crusades

Jun 22, 2008

The Horns of Hattin

By: Grant Sebastian Nell

Fought on the 4th of July 1187, the Battle at the Horns of Hattin was a resounding victory for the Muslim forces of Saladin over the Christian army of the Crusader States more...

Jun 13, 2008

Knights Templar

By: Grant Sebastian Nell

The Knights Templar were originally a small group of warriors sworn to defend pilgrims and the Holy places of Christendom in the Holy Land. more...

Jun 13, 2008

Faris: Medieval Muslim Horsemen

By: Grant Sebastian Nell

In the 11th and 12th Centuries AD, Muslim Cavalry was comprised of a limited number of Mamluks - warriors of slave origins - and faris. Faris is Arabic for horseman. more...

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