ONLINE: The Knights Templar was one of the most mysterious and powerful religious orders in history. Highly trained and adherents of a strict chivalric code, the Templars' successes on the battlefield brought them both extraordinary wealth and political influence. The Knights Templar was a secret society whose purpose remains a mystery, or is at least vigorously debated among scholars and historians to this day. The Templars left behind many clues to their actions that have been passed down through generations, hidden in ancient manuscripts and discovered by archaeologists in the modern era. Their story is one that has fascinated and intrigued people throughout the ages: Were they sent to the Holy Land to protect Christians on pilgrimages, or were they sent there on secret missions by higher authorities to unearth lost artifacts and buried treasure under temples and sacred sites? Students will seek answers to the questions surrounding the actions, myths and legends of the Knights Templar. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 200.
Class sessions are recorded.
