In Our Time The Knights Templar
Nov 3, 2022
Join Helen Nicholson, a medieval history expert, Mike Carr, a specialist in late medieval history, and Jonathan Phillips, a crusading history professor, as they uncover the intriguing saga of the Knights Templar. They discuss the order's dual role as military warriors and wealthy financiers. The Templars faced daunting conflicts, from battles in the Holy Land to clashes with the French crown. Their eventual decline, fueled by political intrigue and heresy accusations, paved the way for a legendary status that endures in popular culture.
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Holy Land Status in 1119
- The Crusaders established the Crusader states in the Near East after capturing Jerusalem in 1099.
- However, they faced manpower shortages and a tenuous hold on the territory, making pilgrimage dangerous.
Hugh de Payens and the Templar's Origin
- Hugh de Payens, a nobleman from Champagne, noticed the vulnerability of pilgrims in the Holy Land.
- He, along with other knights, proposed forming an association to protect them.
Origin of the Name "Templars"
- The Knights Templar are named after the Aqsa Mosque, gifted to them by the Crusaders.
- The Crusaders identified the mosque as the Temple of Solomon.