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The Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem, Part 2

Richard the Lionheart led the Third Crusade taking the coastal town of Acre in 1191 after a siege. Before heading for Jerusalem, he ordered the slaughter of the 2,500 Moslem prisoners, including women and children – a barbaric act which … Continue reading

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