The Knights Templar: Crusade, myth and Hollywood

🌟 Dive into the captivating history of the Knights Templar! Formed in the 12th century to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land, they transformed into a powerful military force during the Crusades, accumulating immense wealth along the way. However, by the 14th century, their downfall began as they faced accusations of heresy, leading to arrests, torture, and the execution of their Grand Master.

Join us for a fascinating talk exploring the Templars' origins, their military campaigns of the 12th century, the decline of the Crusader States, and the mythical tales that emerged about them, including the truth behind the Holy Grail and their rumored connections to the Freemasons.

🗣️ Speaker: Dr. Patrick Masters, author of The Knights Templar: Crusade, Myth and Hollywood (2025).

📚 Dr. Masters, an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, earned his PhD from the University of Portsmouth in 2021 and previously authored The Knights Templar in Popular Culture (2022).

📅 Date: October 10 17:00 - 19:00
📍 Venue: Social Prescribing Portsmouth, Dennis Sciama Building, Portsmouth, PO1 2, United Kingdom
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