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Significant events for medieval military orders that took place between the 13th and 14th centuries, in October
Discover the most relevant events of the medieval military orders during the 13th and 14th centuries.
From the leadership of Hermann von Salza and the Battle of La Forbie to the rivalries in Acre a...
October brings together decisive dates for the military orders
Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the military ord...

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September, a key month in the history of the Templars
The history of the Templars is often associated with great battles, fortresses, and mysteries, but their trajectory was also marked by political decisions, alliances, defeats, and shifts in the bal...
Seven events that marked the Crusades and the Templars
September gathers episodes linked to different stages of the ...

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The Knight Monks of Calatrava: Warriors of God
The knight monks of Calatrava combined religious life with military activity during the Middle Ages.
Their archaeological remains allow for a better understanding of their diet and living conditio...
A life marked by discipline
During the Middle Ages, there were men who prayed like religious figures and fought like...

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July in the Era of the Crusades: Jerusalem, Battles, and the Origin of the Temple
The Crusades changed the course of medieval history and left behind a legacy that still sparks fascination.
Between decisive battles, the conquest of Jerusalem, and the birth of the Templars, event...
The birth of the Crusades and the road to Jerusalem
In the 11th century, something changed in Europe. It wasn't just...

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Saint George and the Crusades: the legend of the medieval knight
The figure of Saint George transcended his historical origin to become a key symbol of the Middle Ages.
Associated with the Crusades, his image as an ideal warrior inspired knights and military ord...
Saint George was a Roman soldier born in Cappadocia who served under Emperor Diocletian. His refusal to renounce Chr...

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Dissolution of the Knights Templar: causes, context, and consequences
The dissolution of the Order of the Temple in 1312 was the result of political tensions, royal debts, and pressure on the papacy.
Founded in 1119 and having become a powerful military and financial...
Historical context of the Order of the Temple
The Order of the Temple was founded around 1119 in the Kingdom of Jeru...

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Merlin: Hidden myths and little-known truths about the legendary Arthurian wizard
Merlin, a central figure in the Arthurian cycle, is much more than a legendary wizard. His roots combine Celtic mythology, Welsh prophecies, and medieval reinterpretations that shaped the Arthuria...
Merlin has fascinated entire generations, but how much truth is there in the myth of the most famous wizard of all ...

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Mysteries associated with the Templars
The Knights Templar, one of the most enigmatic orders in history, remain surrounded by myths and theories since their dissolution in 1312.
Throughout the centuries, its supposed connection to sa...
Mysteries associated with the Templars
The Knights Templar remain shrouded in mystery since their dissolution i...

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Sir William Marshal's sword: a symbol of honor, skill, and medieval chivalry
Sir William Marshal embodies the ideals of medieval chivalry: honor, skill, and leadership. Considered the greatest knight of his time, Marshal distinguished himself in tournaments, battles, and i...
The figure of Sir William Marshal, one of the most celebrated knights of the Middle Ages, is inseparably linked to h...







