The Knights Templar were often said to be on a hunt for the passion relics of Jesus including the Holy Grail
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Category: Templar History
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This week, in the English wintry sun, I visited a church packed with history – Waltham Abbey. It’s located in the county of Essex, just 15 minutes by train out of London. The church is famous for including the grave…
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Category: Templar History
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I’ll do anything for a history related giggle. So when a production company asked if I’d dress up as Henry VIII – I could hardly say no. I’ve always loved the Tudors. Since my school history teacher regaled us with…
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Category: Templar News
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Why the Chinon Parchment found in the secret Vatican archives does not exonerate the Knights Templar from the charge of heresy
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Category: Templar History
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So – where was Jesus really crucified? An Easter mystery!
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Category: Templar Mystery
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How you can buy the Templar adventure Quest for the True Cross by Tony McMahon
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Category: Templar Mystery
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In 1307, the Knights Templar were rounded up, imprisoned and tortured under secret orders issued by the King of France. The trials of top Templars would last for years and lead to many being burnt at the stake including the…
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Category: Templar History
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For centuries, it’s been alleged that the Knights Templar had secret initiation rites through which a young man joined this order of holy warriors. Some allege the Templars used rituals from the Cathar heresy – a variant of Christianity condemned…
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Category: Templar Mystery
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Five key places mentioned in the Templar novel Quest for the True Cross by Tony McMahon
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The conquest of Lisbon in the Crusades from its Muslim rulers was achieved by diverting a huge crusader army from all over Europe
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Category: Templar History
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