53. Zumurrud of Damascus

Ruthless and calculating, Zumurrud Khatan was another unique woman of the Crusader era that rose to power in the city of Damascus as the men around her perished. Amidst a chaotic environment where assassination attempts were just another Tuesday and bad blood led to intrigue and infighting, Zumurrud brought stability to Medieval Damascus with her own cutthroat method of dealing with her sadistic, unhinged eldest son. Special note: you’ll have to forgive the awkward microphone feedback in this episode! We were using a backup and it definitely shows.