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This week's articles from Ancient History Encyclopedia fresh in your inbox! [View this email in your browser]( Our mission is to improve history education worldwide by creating the most complete, freely accessible and reliable history resource in the world. [Support Us]( This Week's Articles 17 July 2018 [Second Crusade]( The Second Crusade (1147-1149 CE) was a military campaign organised by the Pope and European nobles to recapture the city of Edessa in Mesopotamia which had fallen in 1144 CE to the Muslim... — [continue reading »]( [The Differences Between Byzantine & Armenian Christianity]( Although both the Byzantines and the Armenians were Christian, the types of Christianity they professed had important differences that led to a lack of recognition and tensions between... — [continue reading »]( [The Capture of Jerusalem, 1099 CE]( The capture of Jerusalem from Muslim control was the primary goal of the First Crusade (1095-1102 CE), a combined military campaign organised by western rulers, the Pope, and the Byzantine... — [continue reading »]( [Siege Warfare in Ancient India]( Forts and sieges held a key position in ancient Indian warfare. Built on considerations of strategic location, topography, and the natural advantages provided by the site, forts would... — [continue reading »]( [The Siege of Antioch, 1097-98 CE]( The siege of Antioch in 1097-1098 CE occurred during the First Crusade (1095-1102 CE) when the western Crusader knights were on their way to retake Jerusalem. The great metropolis... — [continue reading »]( [Teutonic Knight]( A medieval Teutonic Knight was a member of the Catholic military Deutscher Orden or Teutonic Order, officially founded in March 1198 CE. The first mission of the Teutonic knights was... — [continue reading »]( [Women in the Viking Age]( Although women in the Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) lived in a male-dominated society, far from being powerless, they ran farms and households, were responsible for textile production... — [continue reading »]( Support Our Work In the last year we have helped over 15 million people learn about ancient history, for free. Become a member and support us with just $5 per month. [Become a Member]( Our History Travel Magazine Beautifully produced, Timeless Travels is a 100-page magazine written by experts in their field. If you love history and travel, then this is the magazine for you! The magazine is available in print and digital (tablet, mobile, and desktop) editions. [Subscribe Now]( Support Our Non-Profit Company We are a non-profit company publishing the world's most-read history encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia is one of the most-trusted history resources in the world, known for its editorial quality, independence, and integrity. Prestigious institutions and publications recommend us as an educational resource, including Oxford University, the European Commission, and the US School Library Journal. [Donate]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( [Google Plus]( [Pinterest]( [Pinterest]( [Tumblr]( [Tumblr]( You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: Ancient History Encyclopedia 8 Precision Court Park Terrace EastHorsham, West Sussex RH13 5DJ United Kingdom [Add us to your address book](//ancient.us8.list-manage.com/vcard?u=c3168e59d8bfba7986977db46&id=ac74a77c22) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [MailChimp Email Marketing](