The Knights Templar

The long and storied history of the French warrior monks who fought in the Crusades, formed a powerful banking empire in Europe and collapsed under the weight of rumors that they had captured both the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant.

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First Aired

2002-04-01
Last Aired

2002-04-01
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

4
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Keywords:

crusade knight templars history

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Season 1

1. Origins

Origins cover how the Templars came about. They do not mention Hugh de Payne or the original group who...More

Origins cover how the Templars came about. They do not mention Hugh de Payne or the original group who are credited with the founding of the Templars, but does pick up from the time of the First Crusades, and does cover the circumstances of why a military order was needed, and how the Order was finally acknowledged and accepted.Less

30mins 2002-04-01

2. Corporation

Corporation is much more interesting, showing how much of an important part the Templars played in the...More

Corporation is much more interesting, showing how much of an important part the Templars played in the construction of the financial basis for that time period in history. The foundation of the Templar finances is examined and clearly laid out. This is necessary in order to understand what finally happens to them.Less

30mins 2002-03-25

3. Frontier

Frontier lays the basis for the fall of the Holy Land and the effects it had on the Templars. Reinforc...More

Frontier lays the basis for the fall of the Holy Land and the effects it had on the Templars. Reinforced and secure, they lose their ground to the Mamluks. The power struggle plays out, the Holy Land is finally lost to the Crusaders, and the Templars move back into Europe to find they are financially secure, but have no reason now for existenceLess

30mins 2002-03-18

4. Legend

The final installment, Legend, examines the fall of the Templars. Their financial holdings appealed to...More

The final installment, Legend, examines the fall of the Templars. Their financial holdings appealed to a failing monarchy, they become the target for the financially strapped French King, and are arrested, tortured, tried and burned.Less