Templar fact and fiction have become blurred by their depictions in books and on film. Hear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe - particularly France.
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Retitled, this episode re-aired as "Knights of an Unholy Order" on 1/28/2022 at 2200 with a summary of "After centuries of stories, the truth surrounding the legendary Knights Templar has become blurred with fiction; historians reveal how the Templars used political intrigue and shadowy designs to accumulate fabulous wealth and enrage much of Europe."
Retitled, this episode re-aired as "Myth of the Templars" on 4/27/2021 at 2200 with a summary of "The fabled stories of the Knights Templar have become blurred over the centuries with varying depictions told in literature and film. Now, Jamie Theakston separates fact from fiction and investigates the truth behind this legendary religious order."
Retitled, this episode re-aired as "Secrets of the Templars" on 12/31/2019 at 2200 with a summary of "New discoveries reveal the shocking truth behind the Knights Templar, the religious order of medieval warriors shrouded in secrecy, scandal, and treasure; using cutting-edge archaeology, experts might finally bring their darkest secrets to light."