Why did the Albigensian Crusades Happen? - Medieval History

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Kings and Generals animated documentary series on the medieval history and history of the crusades continues with a video on the beginning of the Albigensian Crusades and the massacre at Beziers in 1209, as the Cathar sect became a new target of the Catholics, Papacy and the Inquisition, this time in the South of France. This episode will also cover the siege of Carcassonne during the Baron's Crusade.

Previous videos on the Crusades
First Crusade:
Second Crusade:
Third Crusade
Fourth Crusade:
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The video was made by Raphael Taka Black, while the script was researched and written by Arnaldo Teodorani. This video was narrated by Officially Devin ( & ). Art by Banskie Ayuban, machinima by Malay Archer

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Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound:

0:00 - Introduction: The Murder of Peter of Castelnau
0:54 - The Cathar Heresy in Languedoc
2:40 - Catharism's Beliefs and Spread
5:10 - Tensions Rise Between Cathars and the Church
6:57 - The Call for a Crusade
9:15 - Massacre of Béziers
13:10 - Siege of Carcassonne
15:58 - Surrender and Death of Trencavel
17:30 - Simon de Montfort Takes Command

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