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The Dark Truth of the Templars

2024/9/26
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The Knights Templar, a medieval order, are shrouded in mystery. While their official purpose was to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land, some historians suspect a hidden agenda involving the search for treasure within the ruins of Solomon's Temple.
  • The Knights Templar were formed in the early 12th century and disbanded in the early 14th century.
  • Their official purpose was to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land.
  • Some historians believe their true mission was to search for treasure in Solomon's Temple.

Shownotes Transcript

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the history of the Knights Templar, and attempt to uncover their secrets, speaking to some of those who challenge the accepted traditional view of the order…

Cast List:

Robert Howells: Author, ‘The Last Pope’ 

**Dominic Selwood: **Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph

**Guy Walters: **A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. 

**Richard Felix: **A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history 

Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist 

**Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine **

**Tony McMahon: **Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 

Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist 

**Lynn Picknett: **Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

**Ross Andrews: **Author & Historian

Marie Goncalvez: Local Historian & Guide 

Eric Meyers: Narrator 

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