Episode

The Siege of Montségur (1243-44)

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Bow and Blade
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Dec 26, 2025
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3867
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Summary

In this episode of Bow & Blade , the Michael and Kelly head to the Pyrenean stronghold of Montségur to unpack the dramatic siege that brought the Cathar refuge to its end. They explore how faith, politics, and military pressure collided on the mountain—and what the fall of Montségur meant for the wider Albigensian Crusade.