The Templars Destroyed
The richest knights in Europe get arrested in one coordinated raid on Friday the 13th. Their leader is burned alive. The French king takes their gold.
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Key Takeaways
- The Templars' dramatic fall is a cautionary tale of power and greed.
- Friday the 13th’s bad reputation might have medieval roots.
- Tortured confessions aren’t exactly reliable—just ask the Templars.
- A king's money problems can change the course of history.
- Legends of Templar treasures continue to capture imaginations.
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The richest knights in Europe get arrested in one coordinated raid on Friday the 13th. Their leader is burned alive. The French king takes their gold. This event took place 1307 CE. History Tea retells it as an immersive audio experience with cinematic narration so you can listen anywhere.
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The Templars Destroyed took place 1307 CE. The richest knights in Europe get arrested in one coordinated raid on Friday the 13th. Their leader is burned alive. The French king takes their gold. You can listen to the full retelling with immersive narration on the History Tea app.
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Key takeaways from The Templars Destroyed: The Templars' dramatic fall is a cautionary tale of power and greed.. Friday the 13th’s bad reputation might have medieval roots.. Tortured confessions aren’t exactly reliable—just ask the Templars.. Listen to the full breakdown on History Tea.
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