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Rob Attar investigates the enduring power of conspiracy theories

For centuries, the Knights Templar, a militant monastic order founded in the 12th century, has attracted numerous conspiracy theories. Accused of devil-worship in their own time, the organisation has since been linked to everything from the Holy Grail, to ‘discovering’ the Americas. In the second season of our Conspiracy podcast series, Rob Attar speaks to Steve Tibble about the myriad theories, including the notion that the Templars endure to this very day

Historian Steve Tibble casts his eye over the myriad of conspiracy theories connected to the the medieval military order

Chronic starvation, hostile landscapes, powerful foes – the First Crusade overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges. Emily Briffett speaks to expert historians to reveal how zeal, strategy and sheer luck secured military success for this ambitious campaign

The October/November 2023 issue of Military History Matters, the British military history magazine, is out now. The best way to access the magazin ...