Meet the Inquisitors – leaders of the Inquisition
Who were the inquisitors leading the Inquisition that struck terror into heretics? TV historian Tony McMahon reveals the personalities.
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Bradley Walsh and me do Ancient Egypt
Top TV presenter Bradley Walsh is about to take on the mysteries of Ancient Egypt in a new TV series: Egypt’s Cosmic Code – broadcasting on Sky History. It’s a rollercoaster ride through all those theories about how the pyramids were built and the fascinating beliefs of this long lost civilisation. To accompany the series,…
The Last English Templar: Walter de la More’s Fate
The last English Templar Grand Master was arrested in the Lincolnshire countryside at a place called Temple Bruer you can visit today
Win a copy of my new Templar book!
Win a copy of my new book on the Knights Templar through a giveaway I’ve organised on Goodreads up until the end of January 2025
Christians under attack in the Middle East
In December 2024, the regime of Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in Syria and the dictator fled into exile. But there are now concerns for the future of Christians – and other religious minorities – who have a long and turbulent history in Syria stretching back to the Crusades and the Roman Empire. What will happen…
Uncovering the Secrets of Templar Wealth and Finance
How did the Knights Templar get so rich? Tony McMahon investigates in a new book from the publisher Pen & Sword out in November 2024
Were the Templars really guilty of sodomy?
The Knights Templar faced two sets of charges during their trials between 1304 and 1314 that fell under Heresy and Sodomy. One crime involved denying the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the supremacy of the Roman Catholic church. The other crime, sodomy, was the use of sex to undermine the natural order of things. Both…
Did the Templars Anticipate Their Arrest?
Did the Knights Templar know they were going to be arrested? It’s a key question because all those theories about the Templars burying secret treasure in various locations rests on the knights having advance knowledge that the French king’s forces were coming to round them up. Mainstream historians – and contemporary chroniclers – are almost…
New book: Knights Templar – History and Mystery
On November 30 this year, my new book on the Knights Templar is published by Pen & Sword. It’s the first of a trilogy from this publisher – all authored by me – covering every aspect of this enigmatic order of holy warriors. This will answer every question you’ve ever had on the Knights Templar…
Me, William Shatner, and The UnXplained
Great news that William Shatner is back with another season of The UnXplained and I’m featuring yet again talking about a range of topics with the great man. This is one of my favourite documentary shows on History – brought to you by the very talented production and creative team at Prometheus Entertainment. I’ve now…
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