The order of the Knights Templar was officially founded in 1119 AD by a group of nine prominent knights, led by Hugues de Payens (Hugo de Paganis). Besides Payens, the other knights were recorded as ...

The Middle Ages have provided the history enthusiasts with a story that can hardly be rivaled — the story of the Knights Templar. The Knights Templar was founded in the early twelfth century and ...

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A rare 12th-century manuscript that advises the legendary Knights Templar crusaders that beards and moustaches are superfluous can now be seen online. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The ...

The past has come back to haunt the Pope. For two centuries during the Middle Ages, the Knights Templar, or the Order of The Temple, was a prestigious Christian military order in charge of providing ...

They were known as the keepers of the Holy Grail, a sometimes mysterious band of religious warriors whose exploits across Europe and the Middle East have inspired modern-day conspiracy theories and ...

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A rabbit hole in the UK conceals the entrance to an incredible cave complex linked to the mysterious Knights Templar. New photos show the remarkable Caynton Caves network, which looks like something ...