The Assassins and the Knights Templar have become two of the most iconic groups of fighters from the period of the Crusades. In recent times, they have been popularised through the video game and movie franchise, Assassin’s Creed. But who were they really and how did they interact in the Holy Land?
It’s an intriguing story that Dr Steve Tibble and Tony McMahon investigate in the first episode of their new podcast series, Talking Templars. Although there would seem to be little in common between the Assassins and Templars, there are some unexpected parallels and intertwined stories.
Follow the discussion in today’s episode of Talking Templars and join the conversation with Steve and Tony as we discover the real identity of the Assassins and the Templars. To learn more about the Knights Templar – read Steve and Tony’s excellent books on the subject:
The Assassins and the Knights Templar have become two of the most iconic groups of fighters from the period of the Crusades. In recent times, they have been popularised through the video game and movie franchise, Assassin’s Creed. But who were they really and how did they interact in the Holy Land?
It’s an intriguing story that Dr Steve Tibble and Tony McMahon investigate in the first episode of their new podcast series, Talking Templars. Although there would seem to be little in common between the Assassins and Templars, there are some unexpected parallels and intertwined stories.
Follow the discussion in today’s episode of Talking Templars and join the conversation with Steve and Tony as we discover the real identity of the Assassins and the Templars. To learn more about the Knights Templar – read Steve and Tony’s excellent books on the subject:
Assassins and Templars: A Battle in Myth and Blood, by Steve Tibble
The Knights Templar: History & Mystery, by Tony McMahon
Crusader Criminals, by Steve Tibble
Downfall of the Templars, by Tony McMahon
Templars: The Knights Who Made Britain, by Steve Tibble
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