Charles Martel: The Man Who Stopped the Islamic Conquest of Europe

Western civilization came under threat in the eighth century when Islamic forces swept into Western Europe. They might have prevailed if not for the efforts of a Frankish warlord: Charles “The Hammer” Martel, who united a coalition of former enemies to fight off the invading forces. Watch this 10-minute episode of Forgotten History, in which former professor Colin Heaton details the fascinating story of the Battle of Tours.