In Medieval times, the south of France was its own little world – with strong local alliances, its own language and an independent spirit. Too independent, it seemed for the Roman Catholic Church and their claim to unique religious truth. They largely welcomed Jews and Saracens, and those whose christian faith diverged from that of Rome. The latter were regarded as heretics, and for the first time a Crusade against christians was waged on … [Read more...]
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