In this first podcast we introduce the series, giving an overview of the geography of the crusader states and offering a brief commentary on some of the challenges associated with studying them. One serious question still hangs over the subject: were the crusader states European colonies? 

Welcome to the Crusader States Podcast. This is the site where all episodes of our podcast will be posted and archived for further listening. Feel free to tune in to our discussion of a lost world from the Middle Ages and add your own comments. Respectful, constructive comments will be posted. We look forward to hearing from you.