Download or read book The Knights Templar in Popular Culture written by Patrick Masters and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-02-11 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Arthurian epic poem Parzival to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and the Assassin's Creed video game series, the Knights Templar have captivated artists and audiences alike for centuries. In modern times, the Templars have featured in many narrative contexts, evolving in a range of contrasting story roles: the grail guardian, the heroic knight, the villainous knight, and the keeper of conspiracies. This study explores why these gone but not forgotten warrior monks remain prominent in popular culture; how history influenced the myth; and how the myth has influenced literature, film and video games.
Download or read book The Knights Templar in Popular Culture written by Patrick Masters and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Arthurian epic poem Parzival to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and the Assassin's Creed video game series, the Knights Templar have captivated artists and audiences alike for centuries. In modern times, the Templars have featured in many narrative contexts, evolving in a range of contrasting story roles: the grail guardian, the heroic knight, the villainous knight, and the keeper of conspiracies. This study explores why these gone but not forgotten warrior monks remain prominent in popular culture; how history influenced the myth; and how the myth has influenced literature, film and video games.
Download or read book Knights Templar In Popular Culture written by Greg Vangompel and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-06-19 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This shows the real war on Holy and Devine order! It's time we learned about terrorism in the name of Christ instead of pointing fingers at just the middle east. This order was packed with blood-thirsty heartless devils that even the church raged war on from amongst their brethren! This is one of the few reads with all the details. This book is a guide to the Knights Templars and the possible locations of their mysterious treasure. Questions answered include: - How the Templars built up their wealth and what influence it has even on the banking systems of today? - Is the treasure real and what could've happened to it? - What are the possible locations of the treasure today?
Download or read book Knights Templar Lost Secrets Revealed written by World History and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historians find the Middle Ages a period shrouded in mystery. On the one hand, sources speak of greedy kings and corrupt popes who flourished during a time of widespread hunger, disease and servitude. On the other, nobler thoughts began to flourish. Led by their blind faith in the word of god, holy orders of knights attempted to protect the weak. The most powerful was the Knights Templar, loved by the people and whose code was the epitome of honour. But the knights slowly succumbed to dark forces – if contemporary rumours are to be believed. The order made alliances with Muslim princes, performed devilish rituals and were corrupted by their immense wealth. And then one fateful day the knighthood’s most dangerous enemy decided to strike – with fatal consequences. This is the story of the rise and fall of the knights, their life on and off the battlefield, and the hunt for their legendary treasure. World History invites you on a fascinating journey to bygone eras, allowing you to explore the greatest events in history. Take a trip back in time - to the frontlines of World War II, to the Viking raids, and the religious rituals of Ancient Egypt. World History is for everyone who would like to know more about the exciting and dramatic events of the past.
Download or read book The Real History Behind the Templars written by Sharan Newman and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth behind the mysterious medieval order of the Templars The story of the Order of the Knights Templar is the stuff of epic romance. In the year 1119, the Templars found their calling as protectors of the faithful on a dangerous pilgrimage to newly conquered Jerusalem. Appearing as saviours on horseback, these noblemen spawned stories that formed the basis of Arthurian legend. But their arrogance, wealth and secrecy made the Templars a target for hatred and violence. Today, many myths surround this ancient order and it is portrayed as everything form a Masonic society to the keeper of the Holy Grail. But just who were the Templars? Were they devout knights or secret heretics? Is there a connection between the Templars and the Friday the thirteenth? Did they leave behind a fantastic treasure - hidden to this day? How did they come to be associated with the Holy Grail? Did they come to America before the time of Columbus? Does the order still exist? In The Real History Behind the Templars, historian Sharan Newman elucidates the mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the Templars, from their founding and the part they played in the Crusades, to more modern intrigues and their role in popular culture including The Da Vinci Code and the Indian Jones films.
Download or read book Templars in America written by Tim Wallace-Murphy and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand the true history of the founding of the most powerful nation on earth.” —Scott Wolter, host of America Unearthed and author of Cryptic Code of the Templars in America Using archival and archaeological sources, two historians reveal the hidden history of the Knights Templar and their travels to pre-Columbian America . . . and their influence on the Founding Fathers. Templars in America reveals the story of two leading European Templar families who combined forces to create a new commonwealth in America nearly a century before the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Henry St. Clair of the Orkney Islands, then part of Normandy, and Carlo Zeno, a Venetian trader, made peaceful and mutually beneficial contact with the Mi’qmaq people of what is now Canada. Proof of their travels is carved in stone on both sides of the Atlantic and can be found in documentary evidence borne out by a strong oral tradition that has withstood the test of time. Historians Tim Wallace-Murphy and Marilyn Hopkins demonstrate how this early contact with the Americas ties into the centuries-long development of the Templars and Freemasonry, which in turn shaped the thinking of the Founding Fathers—and the American Constitution. Wallace-Murphy and Hopkins also reveal the continuous history of American exploration from the time of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through the age of the Vikings. Templars in America is a wild ride from the golden age of exploration to the founding of the United States.
Download or read book The Rise Fall of the Knights Templar written by Marcus Edward Bond and published by Marcus Edward Bond . This book was released on 2024-07-07 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the captivating history of the Knights Templar, from their humble beginnings as medieval warriors to their legendary status as defenders of Christendom. Discover their rise to power during the Crusades, their innovative financial systems, and their enduring cultural impact on Western civilization. Explore the Templars' military prowess in key battles across Europe and the Holy Land, their alliances with monarchs and the Church, and their architectural contributions to Gothic cathedrals. Uncover the mysteries and legends surrounding the Templars, from their alleged secret rituals to their ultimate downfall amid accusations of heresy and betrayal. Written by [Marcus Edward Bond], this meticulously researched book delves into primary sources and modern analyses to offer a comprehensive look at one of history's most enigmatic orders. Perfect for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of religion, power, and medieval warfare. Key Features: Detailed exploration of Templar history from foundation to dissolution Analysis of their economic influence and financial innovations Examination of Templar symbols, rituals, and cultural impact Insights into their legacy in modern culture and historical scholarship Get your copy of "The Rise & Fall of the Knights Templar" today and uncover the secrets of this legendary order!
Download or read book The Templars written by Dan Jones and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant New York Times bestseller, from the author of Crusaders, that finally tells the real story of the Knights Templar—“Seldom does one find serious scholarship so easy to read.” (The Times, Book of the Year) A faltering war in the middle east. A band of elite warriors determined to fight to the death to protect Christianity's holiest sites. A global financial network unaccountable to any government. A sinister plot founded on a web of lies... In 1119, a small band of knights seeking a purpose in the violent aftermath of the First Crusade set up a new religious order in Jerusalem, which was now in Christian hands. These were the first Knights Templar, elite warriors who swore vows of poverty and chastity and promised to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land. Over the next 200 years, the Templars would become the most powerful network of the medieval world, speerheading the crusades, pionerring new forms of finance and warfare and deciding the fate of kings. Then, on October 13, 1307, hundreds of brothers were arrested, imprisoned and tortured and the order was disbanded among lurid accusations of sexual misconduct and heresy. But were they heretics or victims of a ruthlessly repressive state? Dan Jones goes back to the sources to bring their dramatic tale, so relevant to our own times, to life in a book that is at once authoritative and compulsively readable.
Download or read book The Last Templar written by Raymond Khoury and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-01-19 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first thrilling novel in Raymond Khoury’s New York Times bestselling Templar series. In 1291, a young Templar knight flees the fallen holy land in a hail of fire and flashing sword, setting out to sea with a mysterious chest entrusted to him by the Order's dying grand master. The ship vanishes without a trace. In present day Manhattan, four masked horsemen dressed as Templar Knights stage a bloody raid on the Metropolitan Museum of Art during an exhibit of Vatican treasures. Emerging with a strange geared device, they disappear into the night. The investigation that follows draws archaeologist Tess Chaykin and FBI agent Sean Reilly into the dark, hidden history of the crusading knights—and into a deadly game of cat and mouse with ruthless killers—as they race across three continents to recover the lost secret of the Templars.
Download or read book The Knights Templar written by Patrick Auerbach and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguably one of the most provocative, puzzling, and misunderstood organizations of medieval times, the legendary Knights Templar have always been shrouded in a veil of mystery, while inspiring popular culture from Indiana Jones to Dan Brown. The order of the Knights Templar was founded by Hugh de Payens, a French nobleman from the Champagne region, along with eight of his companions, in Jerusalem around 1119. They originally consisted of a group of knights who protected Christian pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land against attack from brigands and Saracen pirates, after the crusaders captured Jerusalem in 1099. The order's full name was the "Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon". They were given quarters next to the temple and adopted their distinctive uniform - white tunics with an eight-pointed blood-red cross. In 1129 they took monastic vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and pledged themselves ready to die for their faith. They were gradually transformed into a chivalric order of warrior-monks who fought with distinction in the Crusades. Scroll to the top of the page and click Add To Cart to read more about this extraordinary chapter of history
Download or read book 1119 Establishments written by Evelin Mcfadden and published by . This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's so special about Knights Templar?In this new, compelling book from author Evelin Mcfadden, find out more about Knights Templar ...The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, commonly known as the Knights Templar, the Order of the Temple or simply as Templars, were among the most famous of the Western Christian military orders. The organization existed for nearly two centuries during the Middle Ages.Officially endorsed by the Catholic Church around 1129, the Order became a favored charity throughout Christendom, and grew rapidly in membership and power. Templar knights, in their distinctive white mantles with a red cross, were among the most skilled fighting units of the Crusades. Non-combatant members of the Order managed a large economic infrastructure throughout Christendom, innovating financial techniques that were an early form of banking, and building fortifications across Europe and the Holy Land.The Templars' existence was tied closely to the Crusades; when the Holy Land was lost, support for the Order faded. Rumors about the Templars' secret initiation ceremony created mistrust, and King Philip IV of France, deeply in debt to the Order, took advantage of the situation. In 1307, many of the Order's members in France were arrested, tortured into giving false confessions, and then burned at the stake. Under pressure from King Philip, Pope Clement V disbanded the Order in 1312. The abrupt disappearance of a major part of the European infrastructure gave rise to speculation and legends, which have kept the "Templar" name alive into the modern day.So, what seperates this book from the rest?A comprehensive narrative of Knights Templar, this book gives a full understanding of the subject.A brief guide of subject areas covered in "1119 Establishments - Knights Templar" include -- Knights Templar- History of the Knights Templar- Chinon Parchment- Grand Masters of the Knights Templar- Knights Templar and popular culture- Knights Templar (Freemasonry)- Knights Templar legendsFind out more of this subject, it's intricacies and it's nuances. Discover more about it's importance. Develop a level of understanding required to comprehend this fascinating concept.Author Evelin Mcfadden has worked hard researching and compiling this fundamental work, and is proud to bring you "1119 Establishments - Knights Templar" ...Read this book today ...
Download or read book The Templar Flame written by Brian D. Pedersen and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sketch of the History of the Knights Templars written by James Burnes and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Temple Antiquities written by Oddvar Olsen and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Templar Papers II is the follow up to the successful The Templar Papers. The second compilation represents the best articles from issues 7-12 of The Temple. To further the questers/students knowledge of the grand order of the Knights Templar; The Templar Antiquities deals not only with the two hundred years of the orders existence but also studies relating to the Templars both before and after 1118 -1307. In error many authors see the Templars as an isolated order; however in this compilation the editor has compiled substantial material to give the reader a broader understanding of the Templars, related subjects and the formation of society as one knows it today.
Download or read book The Templars written by Michael Haag and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguably one of the most provocative, puzzling, and misunderstood organizations of medieval times, the legendary Knights Templar have always been shrouded in a veil of mystery, while inspiring popular culture from Indiana Jones to Dan Brown. In The Templars, author Michael Haag offers a definitive history of these loyal Christian soldiers of the Crusades—sworn to defend the Holy Land and Jerusalem, but ultimately damned and destroyed by the Pope and his church. A bestseller in the United Kingdom—the first history of the enigmatic warriors to include findings from the Chinon Parchment, the long-lost Vatican document absolving the Knights of heresy—The Templars by Michael Haagis fascinating reading.
Download or read book The Knights Templar and Knights of Malta written by J. S. M. Ward and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Templars in America written by Tim Wallace-Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
