Articles related to "Albigensian Crusade"

The time of Pope Innocent III is a struggle between secular and religious powers. Through his reign, the Roman Catholic Church came to dominate medieval Europe.

When Rome was threatened with the usurpation of it's influence in matters of knowledge and learning, it began the first crusade against local Europeans.

The Albigensians and the Arians were the cause of more General Councils of the Church being called than any of the other heretical groups.

A Catholic sect of the Roman Catholic Church which fought hypocracies present in their time, the Cathars were slaughtered and eliminated during the crusades.

Southern France is one of the most picturesque and vital places to visit. The towns and cities in the Languedoc region are both unique and ancient sites of beauty.

Simon de Montfort fought to limit a King's misuse of power and reform the government of England; he almost succeeded.