Knights Templar have a romanticized and exotic imagery attached to them. But reality is different from the lore that surrounds them. Annie Sargent and Elyse Rivin talk about it in this episode of the podcast. The movie by Ridley Scott The Kingdom of Heaven is a great example of a romanticized version of the Knights Templar. But is is based on real people and things could have happened the way he showed it in this excellent movie. The events happened so long ago we have to fill in a lot of stories. What is for sure is that Knights Templar were a reflection of their times and what was happening in French culture at the time. Let's talk about their amazing rise and precipitous fall. This episode features my frequent guest Elyse Rivin. You can book a tour with her through her website and you can also support her on Patreon. Discussed in this episode: Who Were the Knights Templar in Reality? A Brief Recap of the History of the Knights Templar The Knights Templars Were Warriors First Les Commanderies in France The Downfall of the Knights Templar Full show notes for this episode are here: https://joinusinfrance.com/333 Patreon | Boutique | Newletter | Booking