The Knights Templar

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season

The Knights Templar is a historical documentary series produced by Gaiam that explores the rise and fall of the legendary order of knights known as the Knights Templar. The series delves into the order’s origins, their exploits during the Crusades, their involvement with the Holy Grail, and their eventual downfall.

The series is presented in a dramatic fashion, with actors portraying key historical figures and experts providing commentary on the accuracy of the reenactments. The series begins by setting the historical context of the Crusades and exploring the origins of the Knights Templar.

The Knights Templar were a Catholic military order founded in the 12th century to protect pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. The order quickly gained wealth and power, becoming one of the most influential organizations in medieval Europe. The series explores their financial and political influence, as well as their military prowess.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the series is its investigation into the legends surrounding the Knights Templar. One of the most enduring legends is their supposed role in the search for the Holy Grail. The series examines the factual basis for this legend and explores the different theories surrounding the location of the Grail.

Another aspect of the series is its exploration of the relationship between the Knights Templar and the Catholic Church. The order was initially sanctioned by the Church, but their influence and wealth eventually led to conflict with the Church. The series examines the reasons behind this conflict and explores the eventual dissolution of the order.

The series also investigates the controversial circumstances surrounding the arrest and execution of the Knights Templar. In 1307, King Philip IV of France had many of the Knights Templar arrested on charges of heresy and other crimes. The series examines the motives behind this action and explores the different theories regarding what really happened to the Knights Templar.

Throughout the series, experts provide context and insight into the history of the Knights Templar. These experts include historians, theologians, and archaeologists, among others. They provide commentary on the historical accuracy of the reenactments and shed light on the larger historical context surrounding the order.

The Knights Templar is a fascinating series that explores the history, legends, and controversies surrounding one of the most renowned orders of knights in history. The production quality is excellent, with detailed reenactments that bring the history to life. The commentary from experts provides valuable insight into the history of the order and the time period in which they lived.

Overall, The Knights Templar is a must-watch for anyone interested in medieval history, the Crusades, or the legends surrounding the Knights Templar. Its combination of drama and historical accuracy make it an engaging and informative series that is sure to captivate audiences.

The Knights Templar is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on October 6, 2014.

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Behind the Da Vinci Code
13. Behind the Da Vinci Code
May 19, 2006
Over 20 years before "The Da Vinci Code," Henry Lincoln shocked the world with the possibility that Christ had fathered a child. He now explains the origins of "The Code" and reveals the results of his ongoing research.
The Da Vinci Code: Bloodlines
12. The Da Vinci Code: Bloodlines
March 27, 2006
Josh Bernstein researches the controversial theory laid out in Dan Brown's book "The Da Vinci Code" that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and that she conceived a child - and that the bloodline continues to this day.
Hunt For The Lost Ark
11. Hunt For The Lost Ark
February 7, 2005
For centuries, adventurers, archaeologists, and even Indiana Jones have searched for the Bible's most sacred lost treasure: the Ark of the Covenant. How could something so powerful and holy simply vanish?
Quest for the Lost Ark
10. Quest for the Lost Ark
March 2, 2008
The existence and location of the Ark of the Covenant has remained one of the most enduring mysteries in archaeology. Follow global detective Professor Tudor Parfitt as he decodes texts and clues to track it down.
The Templar Code
9. The Templar Code
November 7, 2005
For nearly two centuries, the Knights Templar were the most powerful order in the Medieval world. Then came accusations of unspeakable crimes. How did they fall from power as quickly as they rose?
Knights Templar
8. Knights Templar
July 10, 2006
The Knights Templar defended the Holy Land through bloodshed and prayer. Experience the city the Knights knew as Tortosa and learn the secrets of their headquarters at Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross (#2)
7. The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross (#2)
November 7, 2005
In 1099 the Crusaders took Jerusalem in the bloodiest of battles, wrenching it back from the Muslims for the first time in 400 years. But over the decades that followed, the Islamic world dreamed of fighting back.
The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross (#1)
6. The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross (#1)
November 6, 2005
In 1095, Pope Urban II launched a military campaign to seize back Jerusalem from Muslim hands. Over 60,000 Christian warriors would spend years journeying and fighting to reclaim the Holy City in God's name.
Quest For The Holy Grail
5. Quest For The Holy Grail
August 28, 1997
People have searched for centuries for the cup from which Jesus drank at the last supper. Is it possible this Holy Grail has survived as a hidden treasure - or even in plain sight?
Legend
4. Legend
October 6, 2014
In the seven centuries after their destruction, a host of rumors, myths and legends have grown up around the legacy of the Order of the Temple.
Frontier
3. Frontier
October 6, 2014
The Templar organization was without frontiers and constructed a financial system years ahead of its time. It was this vastly powerful Templar corporation that enabled their elite warrior knights to survive on the frontline, the Holy Land, surrounded by the hostile forces of Islam.
Corporation
2. Corporation
October 6, 2014
The Knights Templar needed enormous resources to survive in a hostile environment thousands of miles from home, and over the years developed a massive supply network that enveloped nearly every country in Europe.
Origins
1. Origins
October 6, 2014
In the year 1119 AD the Order of the Temple of Solomon was founded in Jerusalem by a band of nine Christian knights who had vowed to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
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Where to Watch The Knights Templar
The Knights Templar is available for streaming on the Gaiam website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Knights Templar on demand at Amazon Prime, History Vault and Hoopla.
  • Premiere Date
    October 6, 2014