The Fourth Crusade (1202 – 1204) began with a call from the pope to reclaim the Holy Land. ✝️ But instead, just 12,000 crusaders turned their swords against the greatest Christian city in the world—Constantinople. 🏰 Lured by an exiled Byzantine prince’s promises of gold, they restored him to the throne… but when he couldn’t pay, they unleashed chaos. 💰🔥 In April 1204, the crusaders stormed the city, looting churches, stripping gold from icons, and crowning Baldwin of Flanders as emperor. 👑 T
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The Fourth Crusade (1202 – 1204) began with a call from the pope to reclaim the Holy Land. ✝️ But instead, just 12,000 crusaders turned their swords against the greatest Christian city in the world—Constantinople. 🏰 Lured by an exiled Byzantine prince’s promises of gold, they restored him to the throne… but when he couldn’t pay, they unleashed chaos. 💰🔥 In April 1204, the crusaders stormed the city, looting churches, stripping gold from icons, and crowning Baldwin of Flanders as emperor. 👑 T
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