At the end of the 13th century, as Christian holdings in the holy land have disappeared, the Templars continue to push for a new crusade. But the king of France, Philip the Fair conspires to bring down the Order of the Temple, seeking absolute power for himself. In this episode, we reveal one of the most Machiavellian plots in History and discover the truth behind the end of the Knights Templar.
Birth of a Brotherhood | Full DOKU
The Knights Templar were born in the Middle Ages and vanished after 2 centuries in existence. In this series, we discover the birth of the order, the rise and power of the Templars, and the truth behind their tragic end.
At the beginning of the 12th century, a few knights decide to create a new brotherhood called “The order of the Temple”. Wearing white overcoats bearing a red cross, the Templars are both monks and soldiers and are dedicated entirely to the defense of the Holy Land.