Temple church in London – a history
The many changes that have made to the ancient Temple church in London that featured in the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
2010
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The Templars, Sodomy and the Bishop
Sodomy was a standard smear against your enemies in the Middle Ages. And one person prepared to do the smearing was a bishop called Adam of Orleton.
Arrest of the Knights Templar in 1307
On Friday the 13th 1307, the Knights Templar were placed under arrest across France by order of King Philip IV – and later endorsed, if grudgingly, by Pope Clement V.
The demon Abraxas and the Knights Templar
The strange connection between the demon Abraxas and the Knights Templar – Tony McMahon investigates
Royston Cave – Templar secret hiding place?
It is said that the Templars used caves for secret initiation rites like the one discovered at Royston
King John and the Templar master
King John of England was one of the least popular monarchs ever but curiously he received significant support from the Knights Templar.
Muslim warriors inspired the Templars?
Did the devout Muslim warriors who lived in Ribat fortresses inspire the model for the Knights Templar? Tony McMahon investigates.
What is the Pentagram symbol doing in Templar churches?
In some Templar churches – most notably in Portugal – you can see the pentagram symbol but what does it mean? Tony McMahon investigates.
Were the Christians to blame for the Crusades?
Should we blame Christians alone for the crusades? Some historians think not. Tony McMahon investigates.
What did Crusaders eat in the Holy Land?
Investigating why some crusaders in Jerusalem stopped eating pork – it seems they went native as Tony McMahon discovers
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