Battle of Hattin – a contemporary account
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
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Battle of Hattin – the aftermath of defeat
The aftermath of the Battle of Hattin was the slaughter of Knights Templar who refused to convert and the killing of Raynald de Chatillon
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
Medieval Barcelona – San Jordi and the dragon
San Jordi is a saint celebrated in the Spanish city of Barcelona which has a long and proud history through the medieval era and back to the Romans
From the Knights Templar to the Order of Christ!
Portugal didn’t crush the Knights Templar but instead turned them into a new organisation called the Order of Christ
Tomar – Templar jewel in Portugal
Tomar is a Templar jewel in Portugal with an incredible church and castle
Did the Knights Templar become pirates?
Did the Knights Templar become pirates after being banned? Tony McMahon investigates.
The Knights Templar in Belgium
What we now call Belgium saw enthusiastic support for the Knights Templar – though when they fell from grace, the knights were not immune from being put on trial.
The Knights Templar in Syria
The Knights Templar had a big presence in Syria – at the heart of the Levant – and the crusader kingdoms that formed what was called ‘Outremer’.
The Pope calls for a Crusade against Islam
Pope Urban called for a crusade to defend the Byzantine empire against the Seljuk Turks who had converted to Islam and now approached Constantinople
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