Investigating the Pope who began the Crusades
Pope Urban made a blood curdling speech that sparked off two hundred years of crusades. Templar expert Tony McMahon investigates
Templar History
Templar History is all about the facts and key dates. This is the serious history stuff as opposed to the conspiracy theories, which I also cover.
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Why Medieval Easter Meant More Than Today
Easter was massively important in the medieval world marking the death and resurrection of Jesus as well as the return of the sun – with all its pagan connotations as Tony McMahon discovers
The Rise of the Knights Templar: From Nine to Global Power
The first ten years of the Knights Templar is shrouded in mystery as Tony McMahon discovers
Exploring Europe’s Ruined Medieval Churches
Where can you find the best ruined medieval churches? TV historian Tony McMahon goes on the trail for some amazing ruins.
How King Philip IV Took Down the Knights Templar
King Philip of France was a liar, bully and spin doctor and he brought all these skills into play when taking down the Knights Templar
Witchcraft and the Templar Trials: A Dark Connection
TV historian Tony McMahon investigates the possibility that the Knights Templar were brought down by King Philip in 1307 for being witches
Knights Templar versus medieval chroniclers
The Knights Templar got a terrible write up from medieval chroniclers like Walter Map and William of Tyre
Lisbon – from a Muslim to a Christian city
The conquest of Lisbon in the Crusades from its Muslim rulers was achieved by diverting a huge crusader army from all over Europe
Forgotten Crusade – Spain and Portugal
The Knights Templar were involved in a bitter seven centuries long crusade in Spain and Portugal between Christian and Muslim kingdoms
Top Ten Heresies against the Catholic church
The Knights Templar were accused of heresy – one of the worst crimes in the Middle Ages which had dire consequences
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