Episode 42: Knight Life

Strange For History by Brad and Alyssa

Feb 24, 202300:30:57Education

This episode covers a brief history of the Knights Templar, mostly focusing on their creation and downfall. You'll learn about the invention of traveler's checks, hear about pre-modern banking, and executions. Pope Cleme...

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