The Mysteries Of The Templars
Do The Templars Still Exist Today?
One of the most common questions I receive. There are many groups today that claim lineage to the crusading order. This new section looks at everything from the York Rite of Freemasonry to the suicide cult of the Solar Temple, who claimed their founder/leader was a former Knight Templar. There is also a section on Barbara Young's Celestial Knights (fascinating reading for anyone with an open mind)
How Did a Band of Nine Knights Gain Such Fame?
Examines the influence of St. Bernard of Clairveux on the foundation of the Knights Templar. The Cistercian Abbott who later became a Saint was influencial in the formation and growth of the order.
Is The Shroud Of Turin Actually The Face Of De Molay?
A section that examines the theories presented by Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas in their book, The Hiram Key. The theory suggests that the controversial Shroud of Turin is actually the image of Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
What Was The Bearded Head Worshipped By The Templars?
Central to the accusations of the Templars was that they worshipped an idol in the form of a head. This portion examines some of the theories as to what the head was.
Did The Templars Practice Black Magic?
The Baphomet is a well discussed theory relating to the Templars. Here we examine some of the intelligent and not so intelligent points of this mystery.
Were The Templars Destroyed By A Bankrupt King?
King Philip IV was the man who crushed the order,