Bernard of Clairvaux broke a cardinal rule by declaring it was no sin to kill pagans who refused conversion.
Experts discuss the Baltic Crusades, exploring how the Teutonic Knights and other forces used religious justification to conquer pagan tribes, leading to cultural shifts, trade expansion through the Hanseatic League, and long-term impacts on European borders. The conversation covers motivations from money and land grabs to theological shifts, with insights into pre-Christian rituals and the complex interactions between crusaders and local populations.
