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.
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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’.
Templar assets in England – what happened?
When the Knights Templar in England were crushed in 1312 – what happened to their assets? Tony McMahon investigates.
The Knights Templar in Italy
The Knights Templar had a major presence in Italy with preceptories across the country. Tony McMahon takes a look.
Trial of the Templars in England
The Knights Templar were arrested across Europe in the year 1307 leading to their imprisonment, torture, and trials – and eventually executions. France led the way but England also rounded up its Templars. So, what happened to them?
More on the Templars and chess
An earlier blog post on medieval chess was very popular among fans of the Templars and I even got this message all the way from Egypt
Did the Knights Templar play chess?
Chess was a courtly game of skill among both Christians and Muslims in the Templar era with even the knights playing their Muslim enemies at times
Enguerrand de Marigny – Templar prosecutor
Enguerrand de Marigny may not be a name you are familiar with when it comes to the history of the trials of the Knights Templar. Tony McMahon explains.
Terrifying medieval siege weapons!
Do you know your medieval weapons – a trebuchet for example? Let Tony McMahon be your guide.
Sacred caves and the Knights Templar!
Caves are often associated with the Knights Templar and Tony McMahon has been investigating Wemyss and Tomar as well as Royston and Caynton caves
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