An order of warrior monks founded to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem, the Templars were among the most powerful bodies in the medieval world. Yet two centuries later, they were accused of blasphemy, heresy and orgies, and their leaders were burnt at the stake. Part guide, part his…
An order of warrior monks founded to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem, the Templars were among the wealthiest and most powerful bodies in the medieval world. Yet two centuries later, they were arrested, accused of blasphemy, heresy and orgies, and their leaders were burnt at the st…
Explores the rise and fall of the Templars against the backdrop of the Crusader ideal and their settlement venture in Outremer.
Explores the rise and fall of the Templars against the backdrop of the Crusader ideal and their settlement venture in Outremer.
Explores the rise and fall of the Templars against the backdrop of the Crusader ideal and their settlement venture in Outremer.
Explores the rise and fall of the Templars against the backdrop of the Crusader ideal and their settlement venture in Outremer.
In 1187, nearly a century after the victorious First Crusade, Saladin captured Jerusalem. The Templars, headquartered on the Temple Mount, were driven from the city along with the Frankish population. The fall of Jerusalem was a turning point, the start of a narrative of despera…
In 1187 nearly a century after the victorious First Crusade Saladin captured Jerusalem. The Templars headquartered on the Temple Mount were driven from the city along with the Frankish population. The fall of Jerusalem was a turning point the start of a narrative of desperate st…
Explores the rise and fall of the Templars against the backdrop of the Crusader ideal and their settlement venture in Outremer.