#RhinelandMassacres
The single worst of the #RhinelandMassacres of German Jews early in the #FirstCrusade was one of several led by #CountEmicho. After taking a gold bribe from the Jews of #Mainz to spare their lives, his Christian mob killed up to 1100 innocent people on #ThisDayInHistory in 1096.
May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM