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Exploring Europe’s Lesser-Known Crusades

Tony McMahon5 years ago8 months ago26 mins

There wasn’t just one crusade but multiple crusades in medieval Europe from modern Spain all the way up to Russia as Tony McMahon discovers

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Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller – what’s the difference?

Tony McMahon5 years ago1 year ago415 mins

TV Historian Tony McMahon examines the differences between the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller and other medieval orders

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Templar armour explained – the caparison

Tony McMahon15 years ago1 year ago35 mins

The Knights Templar had a caparison on their horse, so what exactly was that? Tony McMahon explains.

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Templar armour explained – cloaks

Tony McMahon15 years ago1 year ago25 mins

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?

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Templar armour explained – the helmet

Tony McMahon15 years ago1 year ago03 mins

What did a Templar wear on his head when going into battle? Tony McMahon looks at Templar helmets.

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What armour did the Knights Templar wear?

Tony McMahon16 years ago1 year ago06 mins

The Knights Templar were fearsome warriors on the battlefield. So what did they wear to protect themselves and strike fear into their enemies?

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