Creation of the Knights Templar
The origins of the Knights Templar are wrapped in mystery. Were they set up by the Priory of Sion or Rex Deus or just a security force protecting pilgrims?
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Templar massacre at Jacob’s Ford in Syria
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Richard the Lionheart and the massacre of captives
Richard the Lionheart may have been more of a mass murderer than a crusader hero. After taking Acre he massacred thousands of Muslim captives
Christian saints based on pagans
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