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The Templars: The Betrayal of Philip the Fair

Welcome to this captivating journey into the heart of one of the most enigmatic orders in history: the Order of the Temple, better known as the Knights Templar. Combining historical truths with lies perpetuated for centuries, this video explores the complex legacy of the accursed knights. From the first Crusades to their brutal fall orchestrated by the King of France and the papacy, the Order of the Temple fueled fantasies, suspicions, and legends. But what really remains of these stories? What are the truths about the Order of the Temple? And what lies were invented to justify their annihilation? In this richly illustrated documentary video, we separate fact from fiction, exploring the true foundations of the Templars' power, their economic and military role, and, above all, the underlying reasons for their sudden disappearance. The Order of the Temple was founded in 1119 in Jerusalem, in the context of religious warfare following the First Crusade. Its official name: "The Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon." Their primary mission was to protect Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land. But behind this religious vocation, the Order of the Temple quickly transformed into an elite military force, feared on the battlefield, and an undeniable economic power. Granted privileges by the papacy, exempt from taxes, and granted the authority of local bishops, the Order quickly built a network of commanderies throughout Europe. These early years are still relatively unknown to the general public, and yet they already contain the first truths about the Accursed Knights: far from being simple soldiers, the Templars were already building a proto-capitalist banking system, based on trust, logistics, and the protection of funds deposited by pilgrims or lords. For nearly two centuries, the Templars participated in all the great crusades. Their discipline, their faith, and their organization made them the finest warriors in Christendom. Their military might was feared even by the greatest Muslim armies. But this power was nothing compared to their economic rise. The Order of the Temple gradually became a major financial institution. They lent money to sovereigns, guaranteed transfers of funds across Europe and the Middle East, and administered vast domains. This lies at the root of the lies about the Accursed Knights. For the more their power grew, the more the rumors and jealousies grew. Some accused them of possessing occult secrets, others said they had found the Grail or the Ark of the Covenant. These fascinating but unfounded legends masked the true nature of the order: a highly efficient and highly structured military, religious, and financial organization. One of the darkest moments in the history of the Order of the Temple is undoubtedly its sudden fall at the beginning of the 14th century. This is where the title of this video takes on its full meaning: "The Order of the Temple: Truths and Lies about the Accursed Knights." King Philip IV the Fair, riddled with debts to the Templars, decided to get rid of the order by accusing it of monstrous crimes: heresy, idolatry, sodomy, denial of Christ... All based on testimonies extracted under torture. The lie became a political tool, and the truth was suppressed. On Friday, October 13, 1307, all the Templars in the Kingdom of France were arrested on the king's orders. Thus began one of the most famous trials in medieval history. This is when the figure of the Accursed Knights was born: judged, tortured, executed, despite the lack of concrete evidence. Their grand master, Jacques de Molay, was burned alive in 1314 in Paris. His death gave rise to the famous curse of the Templars, uttered from the stake: he supposedly cursed the king and the pope, both of whom died the following year. So, what are the truths about the Order of the Temple? What lies were invented to destroy them? Historical sources now allow us to largely rehabilitate their memory. No, they did not practice satanic rituals. No, they did not worship an idol named Baphomet. No, they did not betray the Christian faith. These accusations were political, orchestrated by a king eager to appropriate their fortune. SOURCES: • Malcolm Barber, The New Knighthood: A History of the Order of the Temple • Alain Demurger, The Knights Templar: A Christian Chivalry in the Middle Ages • Stephen Howarth, The Knights Templar #templars #crusade #middleages Chapters: 00:00 I 07:11 II 14:28 III 20:50 IV Music: Zr30 Polydori's Vampire Victorian Dark Horror    • z3r0 - Polidori's Vampyre | Victorian Dark...   Sponsorship: 73% off NordVPN+ up to 6 months free https://nordvpn.com/fr/offer/?