Did the Templars become Gnostic?
Did the Templars become Gnostic while out in the Middle East? Tony McMahon investigates.
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The lost medieval wall of London
Medieval London was a walled city and there’s a still a street called London Wall that follows where the now demolished wall once stood
Battle of Hattin – a contemporary account
The account of the disastrous Battle of Hattin by a crusader called Ernoul gives a grim picture of a clash that ended badly for the Templars
Battle of Hattin – the aftermath of defeat
The aftermath of the Battle of Hattin was the slaughter of Knights Templar who refused to convert and the killing of Raynald de Chatillon
Battle of Hattin – disaster for the Knights Templar
The Battle of Hattin was a disaster for the crusaders and the Knights Templar leading to the eventual loss of Jerusalem as Tony McMahon discovers
Medieval Barcelona – San Jordi and the dragon
San Jordi is a saint celebrated in the Spanish city of Barcelona which has a long and proud history through the medieval era and back to the Romans
From the Knights Templar to the Order of Christ!
Portugal didn’t crush the Knights Templar but instead turned them into a new organisation called the Order of Christ
Tomar – Templar jewel in Portugal
Tomar is a Templar jewel in Portugal with an incredible church and castle
Did the Knights Templar become pirates?
Did the Knights Templar become pirates after being banned? Tony McMahon investigates.
The Knights Templar in Belgium
What we now call Belgium saw enthusiastic support for the Knights Templar – though when they fell from grace, the knights were not immune from being put on trial.
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