Ivanhoe – the Templar as an evil villain
Why did the 19th century novelist depict the Knights Templar as villains in Ivanhoe? Tony McMahon investigates.

Templar Mystery delves into conspiracy theories, legends and myths about the Knights Templar. Less historical fact than speculation and guesswork.
Why did the 19th century novelist depict the Knights Templar as villains in Ivanhoe? Tony McMahon investigates.
In the 1960s, many saints were removed by the Catholic church because there was not enough evidence to prove they ever existed.
Knight Templar ghost hauntings have been reported across Europe. Tony McMahon investigates.
There is a widespread belief that the Knights Templar were not completely destroyed but survived to become Freemasons. Is there any truth to this claim?
Ironclad is not factually correct but it’s an amusing take on the Templars and the medieval period
Actor Nicolas Cage should be an honorary Templar. He’s been in several Knights Templar related movies. So let’s take a look at his medieval achievements!
It’s an astonishing question but – did both Jesus Christ, as a young man, and the Holy Grail come to England? Medieval legends suggested that they did. Tony McMahon investigates.
Baybars was the Muslim nemesis of the Templars – a fearsome Mamluk warrior who was ruthless and effective. Tony McMahon investigates.
Some believe that the Knights Templar were dabbling in the dark magical arts of the Kabbalah
Did the Templars become Gnostic while out in the Middle East? Tony McMahon investigates.
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