Beyond the white mantle: comparing the Templars, Hospitallers, and Teutonic Knights
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Explore the history, legends, symbols, and cultural heritage of the Knights Templar. Learn about relics, medieval traditions, iconic battles, and the meaning behind Templar insignias.
Sacred Routes: Following the Knights Templar Pilgrim Maps
The perilous path of the medieval pilgrim To understand the Knights Templar, one must first understand the world…
Sworn in secret: uncovering the Templar oath and rituals of brotherhood
The three vows: the foundation of a Templar’s life Before a man could ever dream of donning the…
The vibrant threads of history: natural dyes and weaving in medieval times
A knight’s mantle: more than just cloth Picture it: a Knight Templar, his white mantle brilliant against the…
Fueling the crusade: The rugged diet of a medieval knight on campaign
Beyond the banquet hall: Uncovering the warrior’s real rations When we picture a medieval knight, our minds often…
What Happened to the Knights Templar on Friday the 13th
The shadow of a fateful Friday Friday the 13th. For centuries, this date has been steeped in superstition,…
Beyond the cross and tunic: in search of the lost Templar treasure
The shadow of Friday the 13th The date echoes with a sinister whisper through history: Friday, October 13,…
From crusade to console: the Templar legacy in movies, games, and modern culture
The white mantle’s enduring shadow Picture a knight. Chances are, the image that springs to mind is one…
Beyond the sword: How templar scribes preserved knowledge in illuminated manuscripts
The warrior monk and the gilded page Raven Templar — Limited Edition Tee Wear the legend — our…
Crusader Cavalry: Heavy Cavalry Tactics of the Crusades
The symphony of destruction: an introduction to crusader cavalry Picture the scene. The sun beats down on the…
More than one symbol: a guide to the Templar cross types
Not one cross but many: the cross pattée, Jerusalem cross, cross fitchée and more — a visual guide to every Templar and Crusader cross type.
The sacred blueprint: A guide to monastic cloisters, refectories, and chapter houses
Echoes in stone: Why monastic architecture matters to the Templar story When we envision a Knight Templar, the…