Friday the 13th and the Knights Templar: The Secret History They Tried to Erase
Published: March 13, 2026
Duration: 8:26
On Friday, October 13th, 1307, one of the most powerful organizations in history was suddenly destroyed.
The Knights Templar—a mysterious brotherhood of warrior monks who controlled vast wealth, land, and what many believe was the first international banking system—were arrested across France in a single coordinated attack ordered by King Philip IV.
They were accused of shocking crimes:heresy, secret rituals, and worshiping a mysterious idol known as Baphomet.
Many confessed under torture.
Some were burned at the stake.
But when authorities raided the Templar headquarters, something shocking happened…
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The Knights Templar—a mysterious brotherhood of warrior monks who controlled vast wealth, land, and what many believe was the first international banking system—were arrested across France in a single coordinated attack ordered by King Philip IV.
They were accused of shocking crimes:heresy, secret rituals, and worshiping a mysterious idol known as Baphomet.
Many confessed under torture.
Some were burned at the stake.
But when authorities raided the Templar headquarters, something shocking happened…
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