History Professor explains the Knights Templar in five minutes.

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_linkIf 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/TemplarsThese are some great primary sources to learn about the Knights Templar as wellhttps://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/Bernard-praiseofnewknighthood.asphttps://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/tyre-templars.asphttps://deremilitari.org/2014/01/the-founding-of-the-templars/https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/templars-primitiverule.asp