Rory McClellan

In this captivating discussion, Dr. Rory McClellan, a historian and expert on medieval military orders, dives into the evolution of the Knights Hospitaller. He reveals how this charitable brotherhood transformed into a formidable military power during the Crusades. Topics include their dual role in providing medical care and engaging in warfare, their extensive landholdings shaping political dynamics, and the strategic conquest of Rhodes. Rory also shares insights on their resilience through upheavals, including tensions with kings and the eventual suppression under Henry VIII.