Episode 81: The Fourth Crusade (Entry 495.2T0203)

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Episode 81: The Fourth Crusade (Entry 495.2T0203)

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Sep 4, 2018

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In which a medieval crusade to Jerusalem goes off the rails and ends up sacking the world's greatest Christian city instead. Certificate #11758. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Sep 4, 2018

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An encyclopedic reference of strange-but-true stories compiled as a time capsule for future generations.

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Episode 81: The Fourth Crusade (Entry 495.2T0203)

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