Leper Knights: Key Figures of the Order of St Lazarus | Ep.79
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Leper Knights: Key Figures of the Order of St Lazarus
From medieval outcasts to legendary warriors of faith
Jerusalem 1119: Leper knights took vows others couldn't, fighting battles healthy men feared. The Knights of St Lazarus transformed outcasts into legends, redefining courage and chivalry in the medieval world.
Discover the Lazarites:
• How founding fathers created an order of outcasts
• Why lepers became the most fearless warriors
• What legendary battles proved their valor
• How they balanced warfare with healing missions
• When fortresses became bastions of hope
• What modern legacy continues inspiring today
Through the eyes of chroniclers and outcasts, witness redemption's power. Medieval society's rejects became chivalry's most unique order, proving courage transcends physical limitations.
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Episode Duration: 25:40 minutes
Host: Monte Schumacher - Medieval historian & castle restoration expert
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