In 1095, the Byzantine Empire was in trouble. The Seljuks were very close to destroying Alexius I 's empire. He sent an urgent message to his rival, the Roman Pope. The Council of Claremont was held and the Pope decided to help. The Holy Land of Jerusalem was currently in Seljuk control.
"Seize that land from (Muslims) and take it to yourselves," Urban, the Roman Pope at the time recited. Many people went to die for their caus
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