The True History Of The Knights Templar With Dan Jones

The True History Of The Knights Templar With Dan Jones

They might be more famous today for their cameos in The Da Vinci Code and Assassin’s Creed, but in real history the Knights Templar were a complex multi-national organisation just as concerned with economics as warfare. The order was initially set up in Jerusalem to protect pilgrims, who would attempt to make dangerous journeys between cities and sites of interest in the Holy Land. But as the brand of the military order developed, these crusaders soon found themselves wielding power and influence across the kingdoms of medieval Europe.

In this video Dan Snow speaks to medieval historian and author of 'The Templars: The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God's Holy Warriors' to explore what really made the military order such a powerful and influential force during the Middle Ages. The interview is filmed at Temple Church in London, the headquarters of the Knights Templar in England.

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[HistoryHit]

Enjoyed this video? We’ve got some brand new episodes with Dan Jones coming very soon! 😄

[moonglow]

I bought this book for my Dad. It was an Interest we shared. He’d read it while waiting for me at my doctors appointments and then we’d discuss what he learned on the way home. Sadly, he died unexpectedly a little over 6 months ago. I’m beyond heartbroken.

[calico]

I always hated History in school. Studying endless wars, with faceless kings, names after names.. dates after dates. Far off places, with people and culture I was completely unfamiliar with. It was tedious, onerous and extremely boring and seemed useless.

But now, majority of my time on youtube is spent on learning about historical events, personalities, far off places and it's people and culture. I think there is fundamentally something lacking in the way History is taught in school, at least how it was for me. Actual History is fascinating!! I can't get enough.

Thank you for this wonderful interview, Kudos to the interviewer for such a brilliant job! I, myself would first of all - not have asked as smart qs as you did. But more importantly, you didn't interrupt or add your own commentary to anything! It was a joy to watch.

[cleverusername]

To a Brit, 200 miles is a journey, to an American, that's a day trip. To an American, 200 years is ancient history, to a Brit, that's the Midlands.

[colin.d]

Dan is a fantastic speaker on medieval history, a pleasure to listen to.

[Handletaken]

I couldn't sit and chat this coherently about any topic. Thank you for your ability to share history without doubling back, getting bogged, using esoteric words, and vague references. A treasure.

[MistaeFeX]

It wasn't until I left school I found my passion for history, especially medieval history. We should continue to teach about it. A fascinating and bizarre time in the world's history.

[stevendaniel]

Knights Templar has been, and remains, a source of fascination for me. This highly intelligent conversation about one of my favorite subjects is greatly appreciated and enjoyed.

[kimberlypatton]

Two of the very best and most passionate history professionals- together! What a treat!

[andycaylor]

I could listen to these two talk about the medieval world all day

[wheresmyeyebrow]

"This is storytelling with the beautiful bonus that it's all true"

I love this so much

[stevemiller]

Great interview. Two bright, erudite and articulate people bringing a period of history to vivid life.

[khuloodsirleem]

I love listening to Dan. Can't get enough. The amount of times I've rewatched his retellings of medieval history is almost insane!

[alistairbain]

I'm in Australia. A colleague once returned from holiday in England where he had attended the MILLENNIAL celebration of a particular church. In Oz and no doubt the USA we get excited about a centenary. In the old country you can indeed celebrate 1000 years of existence. It's breathtaking.
Another matter: the UK does a better job of preserving the past than Australia. Here, we obliterate old buildings without a second thought but it's done at the price of a fundamental connection with the past which the digital age can't even begin to emulate, let alone compensate.

[Czer]

As a 25 year old English man, Dan is my hero!!! Forget about football players!

[phillipallen]

So realistically, Philip the 4th tried to destroy the Templars and while he got some money, he also made them legendary. Nearly everyone knows the Templars few people know Philip the 4th.

[wendelynanderson]

Travelled with my parents from Pennsylvania to the UK in 1994. We were mostly based in London & on leisurely walk around the city our first day there we came upon the Temple Church. Did not appreciate till later what an important role it had in history. I still get chills thinking about our visit there. We spent a good couple of hours there walking around the inside & sketching ❤

[Tadicuslegion]

Dan Jones' book on the Templars was fascinating, and reveals an important truth in life. He who controls the gold, controls the world.

[ssbooth]

Two of my favourite historians crossing paths and discussing one of my favourite subjects - what a pleasure to watch, thank you!

[davemorris]

I don't think I've enjoyed a history lesson ever, as much as I enjoyed this one. What an amazing talent Dan Jones has to capture you in the conversation and educate at the same time. More please...