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El Cid's crucifix, Cristo de las Batallas. (Garciadelosbarros / CC BY-SA 4.0) Right: Representation of a knight. (Marla / Adobe stock)

5 April, 2020 - 21:51 Ed Whelan

Ancient Letter Reveals Clues to Spanish Warlord’s Battle Crucifix

A Spanish professor has established that a historic crucifix in a Christian cathedral was owned by one of medieval Europe’s greatest warriors. Based on documentary evidence, the professor has proven...