Bill-Mackenzie

Throughout history many military organizations became legendary for their prowess in battle, such as the Spartans, Roman legions, Persian Immortals, and modern day warriors such as the Special Air Service, U.S. Navy Seals, U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Rangers and Special Forces. But none of these elite groups became both politically and financially powerful, surpassing the wealth of entire kingdoms as well as having total autonomy over their actions. Except one. Written and Hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production. ======================================================= ===================== Help support the channel: Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenHistoryChannel Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw/join Merch: Forgotten History Merchandise: https://fh-shop.fourthwall.com/ Now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OFlwcPz715LyztzXD1Zky ======================================================= ========================== Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================================= ===================== About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heaton https://www.heatonlewisbooks.com Screenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberg For collaboration and advertisements contact: droknows@hotmail.com https://www.michaeldroberg.com https://www.10thlegionpictures.com Video editor: Harris adlooper99@gmail.com ======================================================= ===================== Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics: https://www.youtube.com/c/10thLegionPictures ======================================================= ===================== -COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976 - Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel Sources: TemplarHistory.com National Geographic Steven Runciman, A History of the Crusades, vol. II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem. Cambridge University Press, 1952. Nicholson, H. and Nicolle, D. God's Warriors: Knights Templar, Saracens and the Battle for Jerusalem. Osprey Publishing, 2006 World History Encyclopedia Kenneth Setton, ed., A History of the Crusades. Madison, 1969–1989 History.net Hamilton, Bernard. The Leper King and his Heirs: Baldwin IV and the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005. Encyclopedia Britannica Peter W. Edbury, The Conquest of Jerusalem and the Third Crusade: Sources in Translation. Ashgate, 1996 Nicolle, David (1993). Hattin 1187 : Saladin's greatest victory. London: Osprey

Who were the Knights Templar—holy warriors, secretive bankers, or something even more mysterious? In this fast-paced yet richly detailed 5-minute video, we dive into the real history behind one of the most legendary groups of the Middle Ages. From their founding in the aftermath of the First Crusade to their dramatic rise as an international military and financial powerhouse, the Templars played a central role in both war and religion. But their shocking downfall—marked by arrests, torture, and accusations of heresy—sparked centuries of speculation and myth. Were they guilty, or victims of a political power grab? Discover the facts, unravel the legends, and see why the Knights Templar continue to capture imaginations to this day. Perfect for history lovers, students, or anyone intrigued by epic tales of loyalty, betrayal, and mystery! If you enjoyed this lecture on my channel please check out my Patreon page here to support this channel. https://patreon.com/HistoryfortheAges?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link If you enjoyed this video can also leave a one time "Thanks" contribution. I love helping homeschoolers and history lovers with my free resources, so any contribution is greatly appreciated! I also want to say thank you to Wendy and Amber Howe for helping me with the thumbnail for this video. If you want a bit more detail here are a few good options. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Templars These are some great primary sources to learn about the Knights Templar as well https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/Bernard-praiseofnewknighthood.asp https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/tyre-templars.asp https://deremilitari.org/2014/01/the-founding-of-the-templars/ https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/templars-primitiverule.asp