Synopsis: In the 4th century AD, the Ethiopian kingdom of Axum converted to Christianity even as the neighboring Himyarites of Yemen converted to Judaism. Centuries later, Axum’s invasion of Yemen to stop the persecution of Christians triggered a conflict with Persia.
Map of the kingdoms of Axum and Himyar:
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Oct 2022
Vol 4 Ep 36 - Crusades in the Holy Land, Part Two
<p>1099 - 1302 - After the conclusion of the First Crusade, four Christian nation states were established in the Levant. These Crusader States would have to battle for their survival over the next two hundred years, and this episode focuses on that protracted battle.</p>
50m 36s