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Templar caparison
  • Templar History

Templar armour explained – the caparison

Tony McMahon15 years ago1 year ago35 mins

The Knights Templar had a caparison on their horse, so what exactly was that? Tony McMahon explains.

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Templar cloak
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Templar armour explained – cloaks

Tony McMahon15 years ago1 year ago15 mins

The Knights Templar had one of the most recognisable brands in the Middle Ages. Who didn’t know those white mantles with red crosses and what they represented?

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Templar helmet
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Templar armour explained – the helmet

Tony McMahon15 years ago1 year ago03 mins

What did a Templar wear on his head when going into battle? Tony McMahon looks at Templar helmets.

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John the Baptist and Templar
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John the Baptist and the Knights Templar

Tony McMahon15 years ago1 year ago18 mins

The Knights Templar may have been exposed to many heretical views in the east including the Johannite heresy that venerated John the Baptist above Jesus Christ

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