Knights Templar, Holy Grail, Davinci Code Dr. Karen Ralls & Dr Bob Hieronimus

Who were the Knights Templar? Here’s the truth behind the Davinci Code and the conspiracies spun by Dan Brown. How did the these nine knights become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? These powerful crusaders of the late Middle Ages remain a source of fascination for their mysterious ways and their far-reaching influence. The knights of the Order of the Temple were not only warriors, but also diplomats, international banking experts, advisors to popes and kings, and much more.

We’ll hear about their symbols and how they influenced the Freemasons, and the truth about Rosslyn Chapel.

Written by leading Templar authority and medieval historian Dr. Karen Ralls, Knights Templar Encyclopedia: The Essential guide to the People, Places, Events, and Symbols of the Order of the Temple presents the history of the Order of the Temple in an accessible A-to-Z format. This authoritative sourcebook features a wealth of information on the key Templar people, places, events, symbols, organization, daily life, beliefs, economic empire, trial, and more. It includes photos and illustrations, an extensive bibliography, a historical timeline, and a list of major European Templar sites. The product of more than 16 years of meticulous, scholarly research, this indispensable resource is for the general reader and specialist alike—for anyone, in fact, who is interested in the history and legacy of the powerful Knights Templar (1119–1312).

This interview was recorded in 2009.

Hosted by Dr. Bob Hieronimus. Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®. Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.