Between Nur al-Din and Byzantium

Baldwin III: Between Nur al-Din and Byzantium

By the late 1150s, Baldwin III faced a dangerous challenge: a rising Nur al-Din to the east and the powerful Byzantine Empire to the north.

With Jerusalem caught between two major powers, Baldwin had to master the art of diplomacy, alliances, and survival. But could he work with Byzantium without losing Jerusalem’s independence?

Listen to the full episode until the end to discover the story.

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