This site contains a translation of a letter which was written during the Sixth Crusade in 1249.

Fordham University provides an account of Urban II's speech, in which he called for the First Crusade. Given at the Council of Clermont in 1095, this version of the speech was written by Robert the Monk 25 years after the actual event.

This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.

The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the technology and cultural transfers that occurred during the Crusades.

Timeline of the major events of the Christian crusades from 1095 to 1291 A.D.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson designed to understand perspectives of Muslims and Christians during the First Crusade. Access primary source documents and a PowerPoint presentation to aid in discussion.

This site covers the First Crusade in-depth. It is broken down into several categories for easier reading.

This site covers the Fourth Crusade in-depth. It is broken down into several categories for easier reading.

This site covers the history of the Second Crusade in-depth. It is broken down into several categories for easier reading.

Boise State University covers much of the aftermath/results of the Second Crusade.

Boise State University covers the Consequences of the First Crusade from all important aspects.

This article provides a general overview of the assault and capture of the Christian "Navel of the World."

Newberry Library learning module uses primary resources from which students examine Western Christian religious beliefs, political relationships, and personal values during the Middle Ages and how the goals and actions of the Crusades...

This site from the Boise State University covers the Sixth Crusade in-depth. It is broken down into several categories for easier reading.

This site from the Boise State University covers the Third Crusade in depth. It is seperated into several categories for easier reading.

This is a primary source document from the Fordham University of letters written between Christian monarchs during the Third Crusade.

This is a primary source document written by Aymeric, Patriarch of Antioch, to King Louis VII of Franceat the time of the Third Crusade.

Large map of 12th century Europe and the Christian states in the East during the Crusades. From the historical maps in the Perry-Castaneda Collection.

This site describes the Arabic view of the Crusaders and their struggles they faced. A great look into the less studied realm of the Crusades.

The Crusades were a series of Holy Wars called by the popes in defense of the Church. This timeline highlights the causes of the Crusades, battles, and all the major people associated with the Crusades. Included are links to artwork from...

The fascinating history of the WCTU and the many causes it advocated.

This is a primary source document written by William of Tyre tracing the political problems surrounding Christianity's efforts to regain the Holy Land, at the time of the Third Crusade.

History for Kids presents a kid friendly explanation of the Crusades describing the causes and consequences of the intent to protect and spread the influence of Christianity.

Kids learn about the Crusades during the Middle Ages and Medieval times. Holy wars between the Christians and the Muslims over Jerusalem.