This coin featuring Tancred, shows on the obverse Tancred wearing a turban and holding a sword in his right hand, and on the reverse a cross pommetee, with a fleuronnee at the base. The inscription on the obverse reads: +KE BO TANKPI+, and on the reverse: IC – XC – NI – KA
One side of this coin shows a depiction of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem and the other a cross. The inscription reads: AMALRICVS REX (o); DE IERVSALEM (r)
Belvoir fortress is a crusader fortress in modern day Israel. It was constructed by the Knights Hospitaller in the 12th century, and was near to the site of the Battle of Belvoir Castle fought between Baldwin IV and Saladin in 1182
The capture of Jerusalem by Saladin on October 2, 1187
The capture of Jerusalem by Saladin on October 2, 1187. You might recognize this image from the course canvas site! Balian of Ibelin (right) offers Saladin (left, on horseback) the keys to the city. This image is from fol. 144r in volume 2. To view the complete manuscript, see here for volume 1: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b55006914c/f725.planchecontact and here for volume 2: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b550069168/f328.planchecontact
This coin of Baldwin III shows a cross on the obverse and the Tower of David on the reverse. The inscription on the obverse reads: BALDVINVS REX. X and on the reverse: +dE IERVSALEM.
Detail of Bishop Adhemar of Le Puy carrying the Holy Lance
This illuminated initial 'P' (Pasestoient) shows a scene of the battle outside Antioch, Bishop Adhemar is carrying the Holy Lance, a relic that played an important role in bolstering the morale of the crusaders (fol. 29r). View the manuscript in full here: http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewer.aspx?ref=yates_thompson_ms_12_fs001ar
Krak des Chevaliers. Organization of space
Krak des Chevaliers. Location, location, location
Krak des Chevaliers. Location; history of the site; use and reuse.
Krak des Chevaliers, exterior of the chapel
Krak des Chevaliers, exterior of the chapel. What architectural style of this facade?