Allan Little presents an evening exploring the history and enduring legacy of the Crusades, including discussion of the latest scholarship, which is attempting to encompass both Christian and Islamic views. Guests include Jonathan Phillips,
Don Guttenplan, Carole Hillenbrand, Rana Kabbani and Andrew Wheatcroft.
And to celebrate the more positive cultural legacy of the Crusades, ensemble Joglaresa play a selection of contemporary music.

Other features include at approximately:

9.35 Struggle for Jerusalem
Allan Little examines how the heritage of the Crusades persists in the Middle East today.

10.15 Usamah Speaks
Readings from An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades, an 11th-century account by Usamah Ibn-Munqidh of encounters between Islam and Chistianity.

10.55 Crusading Present
American-Jewish writer Adina Hoffman invites Jews, Christians and Muslims living in her area of Jerusalem to share their thoughts on the power of the word "Crusades" today.

11.20 A Perfect Match
Andrew Wheatcroft deconstructs the myths surrounding two key personalities of the Crusades - Saladin and Richard I - and offers a provocative new explanation of their iconic status.