Leper healer – the sister of Thomas Becket
Mary Becket was the sister of Saint Thomas Becket and an unsung hero who created a leper colony in London as Tony McMahon discovers
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Templar hero: Gerard de Ridefort
Gerard de Ridefort was a hot headed Grand Master of the Knights Templar who led his troops to disaster at the battle of Cresson against the Saracens
Understanding Leprosy in the Medieval Era
Templar expert Tony McMahon investigates how the leprosy pandemic terrified the medieval world and led to victims being excluded from mainstream society
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
Baldwin IV – the leper king of Jerusalem
Baldwin IV – the leper king of Jerusalem. Tony McMahon appraises his achievements.
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