The Crusades took place during a tumultuous time in European history, and they are an interesting topic to study. This article from the BBC's History Extra gives a great overview of the First Crusade. link to The First Crusade: your ultimate guide
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Article: First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
If you've taken one of my classes, you've probably heard me talk about the carbonized scrolls from the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum (the only fully intact library from the ancient world). They were buried when Mount Vesuvius covered Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash around 2000 years ago. Since they were rediscovered in 1700s,… Continue reading Article: First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years

