Women's Untold Role in the Crusades Women played diverse roles in the Crusades (1095-1291), beyond traditional support. Noblewomen like Eleanor of Aquitaine joined as pilgrims and leaders, managing logistics and diplomacy. Some fought as warriors during the People's Crusade, while others served as nurses, camp followers, or regents ruling kingdoms in absent men's stead. Their contributions challenged gender norms and influenced medieval society. To watch our ful documentary on the First Crusade,

The Plantagenet women have always fascinated me, and it’s hard to pick just one who stands out in medieval history. The stories of these women are filled with power struggles, betrayals, and wars that tore kingdoms apart. #plantagenet #history #englishhistory #womeninhistory #england | History Stories and Secrets

✨ ¿Un rincón de Asia ? No, es Galicia… ✨ A veces buscamos lugares espectaculares al otro lado del mundo cuando, en realidad, los tenemos a un paso de casa. Y si algo abunda en Galicia, son rincones que parecen sacados de una postal. 🌿 Puente Colgante de Soutomaior: Un rincón mágico a 6 metros sobre el río Verdugo, rodeado de una naturaleza de ensueño. 🌊💚 🔹 Playa fluvial de arena fina 🏖️ y aguas cristalinas color esmeralda. 🔹 Ruta circular sencilla de menos de 5 km que conecta con el puente