Historians have learned a great deal about the Crusades from chroniclers  like William of Tyre and Ibn al-Qalanisi. Today, reporters and  newscasters travel all over the world to report on international events,  including conflicts. Reporters and world leaders use social media  outlets like Twitter and Facebook to connect with the public. Imagine  what we might know had there been access to television, cell phones, and  social media in the 13th century.