A recap of the start of the first crusade, from the Council of Piacenza in 1094 to the beginning of the siege of Nicaea in 1097. And some questions! As always, maps and sources available at https://my.captivate.fm/historyoftheoutremer.wordpress.com (historyoftheoutremer.wordpress.com) and new episodes every other week. Feel feel to drop a few bucks into my digital tin can- https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=EPV66V5KYPQR2 (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=EPV66V5KYPQR2)