UK Desk for Arts Express 8-28-24: Unraveling the Myths of the Templars ft. Dr. Steve Tibble

In this episode of Arts Express, the UK Desk brings you an engaging discussion with Dr. Steve Tibble, author of Templars: The Knights Who Made Britain. Host Jack Clarke delves deep into the fascinating history and enduring myths surrounding the Knights Templar. From their Middle Eastern campaigns to the bizarre legends like calf worship in Yorkshire, Tibble sheds light on how simple errors and misinformation have snowballed into grand myths. The conversation also explores the brutal suppression of the Templars in France, the modern appropriation of their legacy by right-wing groups, and even a nod to their portrayal in pop culture, such as in the Assassin's Creed series. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode that separates fact from fiction about one of history’s most enigmatic orders.

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