Bulgarian prime minister opposes EU sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill "The era of the Crusades is over," the Bulgarian prime minister said on Thursday as he confirmed his opposition to the proposal. Euronews · Jun 18
Israeli forces capture Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, a Crusade-era site once held by the Knights Templar A 12th-century castle built during the Crusades in Lebanon has been seized by Israeli forces in what’s been described as the deepest incursion into Lebanon for more than 25 years. The Conversation · Jun 1
The sword in the sea: How one lucky graduate student found his second Crusader sword while taking a swim off Israel's coast A 12th-century sword spotted jutting out of the seabed in Israel was designed for one-handed combat during the Crusades. LiveScience · Mar 5
Edinburgh art festival review – regal lusting, sofa-surfing and the perfect painting for our times King James’s lusty entourage, a glass-puppet kick up the Crusades and sublime recliners from Philadelphia … this year’s thrilling festival has splendour, passion and plenty of strangeness The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025
2 knights, 1 horse − how a legendary Knights Templar symbol has puzzled and fascinated since the Middle Ages The Knights Templar, a legendary monastic military order forged in the fires of the Crusades, continue to enthrall 21st-century audiences. The Conversation · May 28, 2024
The Catholic view on indulgences and how they work today In 1517, the German theologian Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to Wittenberg’s Castle Church door, attacking indulgences, a Catholic practice that, according to church teachings, can reduce or eliminate punishment for sin. Starting in the 11th century, the church offered indulgences to those who joined the Crusades and later sold… The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022
Sword Play: Diver Uncovers Rare Find Off Israel’s Coast The rare 900-year-old antique weapon, preserved in perfect condition, was used during the Crusades. Zenger · May 13, 2022