Templar massacre at Jacob’s Ford in Syria
Jacob’s Ford was the scene of a huge massacre of the Knights Templar by a furious Saladin humiliated by his earlier defeat at Montgisard
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Trial of the Templars in England
The Knights Templar were arrested across Europe in the year 1307 leading to their imprisonment, torture, and trials – and eventually executions. France led the way but England also rounded up its Templars. So, what happened to them?
Knights Templar and Islam – enemies?
The Islamic influence in Europe is nothing new and you can see amazing Muslim buildings in countries like Spain and Portugal built centuries ago as Tony McMahon discovers
Saint Christopher the Doghead
Medieval people believed in the existence of dogheads one of which was Saint Christopher as Tony McMahon investigates
Newport Tower – Templar or not?
The theory that Newport Tower on Rhode Island is a Templar construction rests on a map by the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazano
Fantastic creatures from the Middle Ages
What were the fantastic creatures that people believed in during the medieval period?
Knights Templar spring up in Mexico
A gang in Mexico that calls itself the Knights Templar but actually just trades in narcotics and murders people senselessly
Templar armour explained – the caparison
The Knights Templar had a caparison on their horse, so what exactly was that? Tony McMahon explains.
Templar armour explained – cloaks
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?
Templar armour explained – the helmet
What did a Templar wear on his head when going into battle? Tony McMahon looks at Templar helmets.
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