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Pagans versus Templars in medieval Europe!

Tony McMahon15 years ago2 years ago111 mins

Paganism lingered in Europe way into the Middle Ages though eventually the Catholic church suppressed it with violence as Tony McMahon finds out

Tony McMahon15 years ago2 years ago07 mins

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

Tony McMahon15 years ago2 years ago211 mins

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

Tony McMahon16 years ago2 years ago03 mins

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

Tony McMahon16 years ago2 years 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?

Tony McMahon16 years ago2 years ago23 mins

Were the Templars an all boys club or could women get a look in? TV historian Tony McMahon investigates.