During the Middle Ages, Western Christians set out on military expeditions to free the Holy Land from Muslim control. The most important of these crusades took place between 1095 and 1270, but the crusading ideal-and the clash between Christianity and Islam-continued long afterward. Even today, the legacy of these bitter religious wars is still felt. This website explore different aspects of each of the crusades. Click the links above to learn more! For a brief summary, check out the video below!