During the First Crusade, the Knights Templar and their Muslim counterparts, the �Order of Assassins,� were far from friendly with one another. However, many historians have asserted that over time the two factions did come to some...

The Knights Templar are also known as the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon, a name that was adopted in reference to the location of the Order�s headquarters, which was established around the year...

Who Were the Knights Templar The Knights Templar�s history begins in the aftermath of the First Crusade near the end of the 11th century. The order was founded out of a presumed need to protect the large...

A monastic order is defined as any religious order that practices the renouncement of physical desire so that they may devote their life purely to developing their spirituality. To some degree, this encompasses the...

Who were the Knights Templar? Historical and fictional records seem to be in conflict with one another, so just how are we supposed to know who this so-called "secret society" really was? By all accounts,...

Who Were the Merovingians? Historically speaking, the Merovingian dynasty consisted of Frankish kings who reigned over regions encompassing ancient Gaul, from 481 (Clovis I) to 752 B.C.E (Childeric III). According to tradition, Clovis, the founder...

The tale of the Saint Claire (Sinclair) family has long provided a source of controversy and mystery for scholars, conspiracy theorists, and religious followers alike. Interest in the St. Claire family originates with Henry...

According to some alternative theorists, Jesus lived on after his crucifixion, through the children that he bore with his wife, Mary Magdalene. Although the theories differ, they both conclude that after Jesus' death, Mary...