The Knights Templar Are Hiding In Plain Sight

[@ryeofthebeholder]

I think one of the main reasons the Knights Templar are still well known is because the name is cool as hell.

[@Frederik-v3j]

And Assassins creed is also another reason

[@midgetman4206]

cool as heaven*

[@markrace4707]

How bout a friggin cartel in mexico's was named

[@unwnme]

Maybe you should stick to your first nickname, and change your last nickname. Peace.

[@christineparis5607]

I know! I wish I had named my dog that, it would bring her more respect...

[@drewskij2175]

There's more interesting aspects of the Temple Knights, eating habits, their daily routines and their absolute love for their horses. You'd be hard pressed to find a military order that took better care of their mind, bodies, weaponry, armor and the horses they took into battle throughout history. Were they perfect no but extremely interesting to say the least.

[@reniapalacio9761]

Many good ones, but there were also bad eggs. Such is the nature of humanity...

[@MrMr-ws3tv]

The fanatical way of fighting is like early SS divisions. Dudes not giving ground to tank's due to amphetamines but isn't Jesus a harder drug?

[@cognitivedisability9864]

@@MrMr-ws3tv you dont fight down a tank because of amphetamines, and american and british troops also used amphetamines, you can still find the pills in old squad based ration packs. The nazis on meth thing is such fucking rubbish, everyone was doing it 😂

[@killtheZOG]

What about their worship of baphomits

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

@@MrMr-ws3tv might be biased since am a ‘converting’ Christian But religion seems like a better motivator than literal drugs

[@ruicorreia6373]

Fun fact: As the video says, the templars fled to Portugal to form a new order, members of that order where present in pretty much every big moment of Portugal's age of exploration. The Order of Christ, still exists today as one of the honorary commendations the portuguese republic can give. The president is seen many times with a red and green ribbon in formal events, people think these colors represent the national colors, but they are actually representing the Order of Christ (red) and the Order of Avis (green) of which the president of Portugal is the grandmaster, as soon as he/she takes office. So Ubisoft, if you ever want a really cool Assassin's Creed, you know where to do it.

[@andrewlillis3209]

see the real trick is how do you spin it. the disbanding of the templars was an assassin ploy and they have come to finish them off? or had the assassins' infiltrated the templars and the pope expunged them as a result. Desmond was descended from a templar and an assassin mayhap that was enough for another descendant of his to infiltrate and subsume the templars overt order or did the assassins' blackmail the french king and the pope to oust the templars before killing them to hide the evidence or in punishment for the brutal way they went about it. could be interesting setting a game in that post templar age when the assassin order is at its height and you attempt to eliminate their last stronghold but somehow fail to eliminate them bc of either a greater threat or the need to secure a relic of some sort.

[@messianic_scam]

it has nothing to do with exploration it was immigration waves after reconquest

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

They say Portugal or Scotland to throw people off tge trail, they founded a country with a similar premise ... I will not say the country

[@benjamintherogue2421]

Assassin's Creed will just make Portugal all villains then.

[@ruicorreia6373]

@@benjamintherogue2421 i'm portuguese and i'm ok with that xD but no, since when did a villains nationality made a entire population evil?

[@tobins6800]

One thing that was left out. The order to disband the Templars was issued on Friday the 13th. Thus making that day unlucky forever.

[@arealassassin]

Why is this comment not at the very top? It's literally the biggest fact of the whole story!

[@ilarious5729]

Isn't this a myth?

[@DonGorgen]

@@ilarious5729 Only sure thing about friday the 13th is that nobody knows for sure how it originated. There are lots of diffrent theories and myths about it.

[@andrezescamilla4107]

Can confirm. I was born on Friday the 13th😬

[@georgeharrison2795]

In the Uk Friday the 13th being unlucky was thought to originate from ship building, when a new ship sank on a Friday 13th. When Henry the 8th wanted to launch a ship he scoffed at this tale, and had a ship launched on a Friday 13th with a full crew of sailors and army on board. The boat sank, most died and its been unlucky since then

[@martiuscastle]

That cross was on the sails of the first ships to arrive in Brazil, and gave the later its first name: Land of the Holy Cross. The cross is to this day engraved in the founding stone the portuguese left at that occasion. One of the reasons we (Brazilians) call our country "The last crusade".

[@sagaramskp]

At last a crusade that didn't fail

[@martiuscastle]

@@sagaramskp The Iberian "Reconquista" was a crusade that did not fail. The spanish and portuguese took the peninsula back from the muslims. Took over a century, but they did. The Templars, many of them english, were the key, the elite force of the Portuguese, and that is why king Denis of Portugal granted them safe conduct.

[@LadyAdakStillStands]

After the south fell in the US Civil War, didn't a bunch of Confederates move south to Brazil? Brazil welcomed them, even paying some moving costs and speedy citizenship? Americana correct? Are their ancestors still celebrating everything "Rebel Americana" including once painting the Rebel flag on the town square and dancing in time period fulffy dresses and men's Confederate uniforms?

[@CesarLuisAfonsoDias]

The greatest sponsor of the age of exploration, the Prince Henry the Navigator was the head of the Order at the time. He used the money of the order to fund universities, naval schools and the voyages themselfs. Thats why up until today every portuguese ship still has the order symbol on its flags.

[@anna_25]

Where is this stone? Never heard of it, great story! Now that you've pointed out, I just realized that this is also the name of the fortress the Portuguese built to guard the Guanabara Bay (Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra). One of the key aspects in defending the city/country throughout it's history. It's still up and well preserved today, worth the visit.

[@rivalstemplar1142]

The Templars didnt just go to Portugul . The Pope had already excomunicated Robert The Bruce. When a King is excommunicated so are all of his subjects. Meaning Scotland was a huge hiding place for former Templars to flee to. Those Templars fought for Robert the Bruce in the Battle of Bannakburn. Robert was so grateful he gave permission for them to use his name to knight others into their order......The Scottish Rite....

[@unohotbox]

Dude, no one said they just went to Purtugal 🤓

[@fluff5800]

They are Freemasons

[@WhatsCookingTime]

Yep the historical account says these men on horses wearing their typical outfits

[@Valhalla88888]

Masonry

[@derektaylor8830]

There’s no evidence that the Templars fought at Bannockburn, it’s utter nonsense. They did however fight on the side of Edward1st at Falkirk.

[@williamanderson5437]

When Philip had the KT 'rounded up' on Friday 13th 1307, he did NOT find the KT finances. 1 - The KT fleet had already sailed from La Rochelle heading for the Orkney Islands then Edinburgh, see Rosslyn Chapel with St Clair (now Sinclair Custodians). 2 - The 'Wealth' of the KT was swiftly 'relocated' into the then nine cantons of a country that became SWITZERLAND (which has NEVER been invaded to date - think about it). Sincerely/So Mote It Be.

[@lahire4943]

Switzerland was invaded in 1798 by the French.

[@ScruffyTubbles]

Or the wealth was always fractional lending (i.e. banking) so no or little actual hard cash backing their covenants. .

[@junebackhouse4588]

They went to the land of MERICA, the land of one star in the West. This is part of the "Treasure" (knowledge) found under Soloman's TEMPLE ruins, which had come from the Marsh Arabs in the south of the Arabian Peninsular. From here they later went to Scotland led by the St. Clairs and built Rosslyn Chapel....A scale replica of Soloman's Temple. To prevent the stone masons and other artisans talking about what they had built, the Templars invented the Freemasons and gave them some of their secrets. ...released bit by bit...hence the varying Degrees in the CRAFT LODGE. (CRAFT because the Masons were Members of the Stonemasons CRAFT Guild.) I cannot speak for the origin of Switzerland but, as it was the POPE plus the French King who were responsible for the attack on the Templars and brutal torture then execution of Jacques De Mollier, Grand Master of the Order, I cannot reconcile them forming the SWISS GUARD to guard the POPE!!!

[@Pastel_of_Nate]

King Dinis, the Portuguese king at the time. When force to destroy the templars order in Portugal, literally just changed their name because the order was very lucrative and useful to him.

[@bored_grape]

Yes, we have watched this video too.

[@kathryncarter6143]

Probably. Money is often the largest factor in most of the world doings.

[@martiuscastle]

If it was about money, he could have just killed them, just like every other king in Europe. As for being useful, Portugal has had the most stable and, in fact, the oldest borders in the whole Europe. No other incursions were made. I think it really was about Portugal's historical heritage against a French puppet pope from the Avignon Papacy.

[@NuLiForm]

Yes.

[@Lilianjade]

@@martiuscastle correct . Exactly as you said , and I would venture further and include integrity . Something that was very lacking in Europe at the time amongst the monarchy apparently.

[@tommywilliams9414]

Amazing that despite them being disbanded it’s still a household name even in the 21st century. Interesting though the Papal Inquisition, Hospitaller Knights and Knights of Malta still exist.

[@sandvichbros1659]

Knight Hospitaller and Knight of Malta are the same thing.

[@tommywilliams9414]

@@sandvichbros1659 Sovereign Military Order of Malta came from the hospitallers but they are an independent order now.

[@sandvichbros1659]

Their full name is still officially the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta. So the Order of Malta and the Knight Hospitaller are definitely still the same thing.

[@chromiumphotography5138]

One of the offshoots of the Hospitallers is the St John's Ambulance. Look at the badges.

[@hapwn]

God is here to stay! 😎

[@olivermwallace]

There is a documentary that talks about how they found a false wall in the Templars treasury that led down into a cave, that led to the ocean. Pretty much meaning the king was coming after their money so they took as much of it as they could, put it on a boat and built a false wall so no one would know how they got it out.

[@jackgunn1480]

I guess they knew the kings would eventually come for them. They planned ahead.

[@patrickkavanagh6958]

Look at Freddy Silva's research with references to everything. This video is far off

[@EpicFantasyRPGOfficial2]

the Templars used two symbols, crusader red cross on white, or skull and crossbones on black. When the Templar fleet "disappeared" "pirate ships" first appeared, with the skull and crossbones on their sails.

[@brosettastone7520]

@@EpicFantasyRPGOfficial2interesting connection there! First generation pirates could have very well been knights that went awol and were forced to steal from other ships in order to eat and survive

[@rondesantis7017]

Their A Bunch of Thieves - Church, Mendez, Cummins, Ochoa, Perry, Abbott, Villegas, Richards, Garza, Beckencourt, Denney, Bush, Obama, Medrano, Holsbeke, Huddleston, Oliver, Trump, Biden, Garza, Dominguez, Creekmore, Kennedy, Carter, Santiso, Suisse, And Watson, & Warman. Such a Pack of Theft ! 2-24-24

[@ElBonita-w1t]

WELL THERE IS A COUNTRY KNOWN FOR IT'S NEUTRALITY AND BANKING IN THE ALPS...SWITZERLAND. AND THE FLAG IS A WHITE CROSS ON A RED BACKGROUND WHICH IS THE OPPOSITE OF THE TEMPLARS RED CROSS ON A WHITE BACKGROUND...MAYBE??? WHO KNOWS BUT IT'S THE BEST SPECULATION I HAVE EVER HEARD OF.

[@patrickday4206]

Who guards the pope??? The Swiss guards

[@kevinhughes3477]

"The templars showed no fear, even in the most hopeless of situations." God grant me the heart of a Templar in the fight against my sins

[@AbnRangerJoe]

Amen to that!

[@daigonaticsgulapanatics2556]

lets go bos

[@Huskerguy316]

Bruuuh you REALLY need to research the Templars. It is a fact in history they worshipped at the feet of the baphomet and performed unspeakable acts of debauchery

[@Lochlannach661]

@@Huskerguy316 There’s a knights Templar “church” in New England that was a temple for pagan worship of the Virgin Mary. The Knights Templar weren’t Christian at all

[@doylekitchen9795]

@@Huskerguy316 As the video said, that was "Bullshit". Phillip didn't want to pay back the money he owed them and had his men make that up. He also kicked out the Jews and the money lenders from Florence. He didn't pay them back either. Phillip IV wanted their money and lands. Read the Chinon Parchment.

[@ruipac22]

I’m portuguese and I can assure you that the mysticism is still alive here. I’ve always been fascinated by the Knights’ history and I’m quite sure they’re still around. Anyways, great video!

[@LUC1FER_R1S1NG]

good for you

[@johnbooth1110]

recently they moved the head quarters from Malta to Rome. I heard.

[@kellygears8514]

I agree with you! The knights are still around. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the pope hadn't told them to move their headquarters to Switzerland and became their military. It's awfully funny that the Catholic church gets its protection from Switzerland and not Italy!

[@trazermoon5997]

​@@kellygears8514what proof do u have that they still exist, cause the templars are gone they disbanded years ago but again members of them may have survived and had kids which went on to have there own kids and so forth and so on.

[@kellygears8514]

@trazermoon5997 NO proof but a lot of suspicions! Why would the church go to Switzerland's military for the protection of the Pope and the Vatican City. Wouldn't it have been easier to use Italy's military guard?

[@MrJovision]

The village of Atouguia in Portugal received numerous knights from France, who not only joined the Order of Christ, but also integrated the economic and social life of the region. Also from England came several Templars, who "again" received land and means to join the Order of Christ. Several of the descendants, already with their Portuguese name, joined the enormous epic of the great Portuguese Discoveries.

[@johnhall8596]

I really appreciated this account of the Knights Templar. The narrative follows precisely what I found when I researched the subject. But I can add more information that helps to open up a subsequent story that the video clip had not intended to address. Before I started researching the Templars, I developed a fascination with everything Portuguese. I even devoted six years towards learning the language. What interested me was why did the Portuguese push out into the Atlantic Ocean at the start of the 1400s? Compared to other European countries, how did the Portuguese gain the incentives (and knowledge) to venture out into the big waters. As I sought to answer my research questions, I visited Sagres, a small town at the southwest corner of Europe's continent and also of Portugal. From the town one can walk out to what is claimed as the location of a school led by Prince Henry the Navigator. Out on a large outcropping, with the sky above and the churning sea down below, it is assumed that it was here that Henry educated the next generation in navigation, cartography, and everything related to serous seafaring. Speaking with a Portuguese friend late one night, he related to me that members of the Portuguese intelligencia think that Henry's school was not near Sagres. This late night point got to my curiosities and I used my annual visits to Portugal to also explore the Knights Templar. While in Paris I had learned of the fate of Jacque de Molay, and the ending of the good days for the Templars. Researching a bit, I found out about a town known as Thomar or Tomar that is located on the Rio Tejo, upriver from Lisbon, upriver from Santarem. Upon visiting Tomar, I found a statue in the town square commemorating a Templar who founded the town. I do have precise research notes in front of me, but I'll use my pretty good memory. Dom Gualdim Pais (1118-1195) was a member of the Templars and he founded Tomar. When the King of France ruined the Templars and burned Jacques de Molay in 1314, the story I put together is that the rank and file of the Templars quietly marched out of Paris and France and headed to already founded Tomar. As was noted in the video, the fleeing Templars were welcomed by King Denis I. The Templars changed their name to the ""Order of our Lord Jesus Christ,"(Ordem de Cristo) or (a ordem dos cavaleiros de Cristo) : and are still going strong today, at least in Portugal. If one looks up prominent members of Portuguese society, essentially every one is a member of this brotherhood. As but one example, the currently head of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, was also a prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002. My research into the Knights of Christ listed him as a member, as is every other prominent male member of Portuguese society. But this is only the start of the story that could follow the video. Yes, the Templars continue to this day, in this modified form in Portugal. Getting back to what was my research question, why did the Portuguese push out into the Atlantic and essentially open up an era of global commercial trade that is still defines our world today? . The answer to this question takes us back to Tomar where the Templars had settled. I think this is where Prince Henry had his school. In prior years the Templars were integrated into the Holy Land and once at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, one is close to the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Arab world. The Arabs had a fully developed trade with India, especially a trade in spices, which were so important for the preservation of proteins in meats, fish, dairy. And these spices as preservatives of foods is what the Europeans needed to raise their nutritional standards. My understanding is that the Templars had gained this knowledge regarding Arab trade with India (and later Ottoman trade) and also had the charts of the seas to India. Another dimension to this story is that as we get into the 1400s there are going to be hostilities developing towards non-christians in Al-Andalus (today's southern Spain), and the Jews feeling this pressure that would lead to the Inquisition in the 1490s, started to migrate out of Al-Andalus and over to Portugal where the anti-semitism would remain less pronounced. When I visited Tomar I understood that there had stood a synagogue of importance. So the understanding that I formulated is that there was a synergy forming in the location of Tomar: of Templars, with their wealth and knowledge of the eastern Mediterranean and the cartography of the Arabian seas and Indian Ocean. Then you have the Sephardic Jews with their background in and orientation towards taking risk and going forward with merchant activity. Add to this Prince Henry, who was royalty, but without responsibilities associated with ruling Portugal. My understanding is that in Tomar, Prince Henry would lead the way for ultimately getting to India by developing seafaring capacities that would carry their modest ships around the Cape of Good Hope and on to Kerala, India. They came up with designs for the "caravel" with its extra thick hull made of oak and a triangular, lateen sail that allowed the boats to beat into the wind. We could think of Tomar as where astronauts of the 1400s learned what they needed to know to undertake the great seafaring adventures. The future captains got their schooling in navigation, learned of the sextant (from the Arab realm) for plotting latitude, and all of the other essentials for pushing out into and traversing the great Oceans on the way to India and beyond. Based upon my research, intuition, and carefully speculation, we need to think of the Templars as evolving and seeking out new challenges and creating new opportunities. In this sense, the Templars helped to define the "Age of Exploration and Discovery," and changed the course of world history. If one visits Tomar today, on the edge of town and up on a hilltop, one finds a convent that was transformed to accommodate the Templars. Integrated into the convent I found a replica of parts of the Solomon's Temple, complete with symbols that suggest a secret society rooted in the mysticism of the Holy Land. I was hoping for a museum in order to gain better background, but my sense is that the Portuguese have not fully researched this story that I have tried my best to put together. Maybe others contributing to the comments can offer their insights into what I have laid out in the lines above, JH

[@carlodecarli5394]

Muy interesante su investigación

[@tumbletoes909]

Most interesting! Thanks for sharing! Tomar is now firmly on my bucket-list.

[@leoSaunders]

you used indentations, but for the love of god, use paragraphs next time too

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

Good findings, just to add it has less to do with Jews as the Inquisition and the Reconquista was mainly against the middle eastern influences. they fled to countries like Netherlands, England (William of Orange invasion) & Ottoman Empire , 2 of 3 Nations tried to destroy Portugal. Henry the Navigator was the Kings Son so he’d have been a Templar. The Templar and the Portuguese became one interchangeable goals. They changed history, as Europe would have surely been conquered had they not found an alternate route.

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

I’d say The inquisition from the Catholic Church views to Judaism went from ‘protected brotherly religion’ to sour grapes when they discovered the Mystery Babylonian Talmud’s extreme takes on Christ. And by Inquisition I’m referring to the latter Iberian ones not the earlier ones to the indigenous Pagans.

[@JamesRDavenport]

The best conspiracy theory about the Templars IMO is this one: Before they were disbanded, what was item 1 on the agenda? Having their own Templar state in Europe. What was their biggest job by their end? International banking. Is there a country today with a red and white cross flag known for international banking and unique to all other European nations in its foriegn policy? Yeaaap. It's of course a more complicated story, but the Templars used that land in the middle of Europe all the time and had strong connections with the local cantons who were fighting their overlords in France and HRE for independence.

[@jimmywilde2033]

I agree with you Switzerland came from nothing to have the best army in Europe and money

[@davidfaulkner7456]

They where not disbanded they are the kings men of the kings of Denmark the keeper of the faith

[@jaimemassa4085]

I guess then that Ginebra was named after king Arthur’s wife

[@Sammyli99]

Of course, explains everything. Even the flip of the "church"

[@chrisbarrett8817]

Definitely my favorite theory…

[@barryboland3031]

you missed the part where just years after settling in Portugal... Christopher Columbus set sail... he was related to a Grandmaster

[@malahammer]

My favourite rumour was that these bankers and knights disappeared for a while, set up high in the alps, inverted their cross to a white one on a red background and became a state of bankers. I'm not sure they had anything to do with Swiss chocolate though 😏

[@jodu626]

swiss banks. 100% agree

[@jimhimes6451]

Let us not forget the Swiss Guard - the Permanent guard for the Pope.

[@twisteddman]

I have a book about this. it even fits their mythology about white knights saving them and fits the timeline. It claims some helped form Switzerland and some took their ships and joined the Portuguese making them the formidable navy they became. while others went to Scotland and helped form the Scottish rites freemason

[@davidjacobs8558]

Yes, the Knights Templars escaped into Swiss, and with their knowledge in Warfare and Banking, setup Mercinary companies and Secret Banking in Swiss.

[@messianic_scam]

they're the rothschild now descendants of templars they deal with banks since long I keep telling you rothschild are NOT Jews they're crypto Christians Messianic

[@tlee656]

The Curse was not just as simple as those two kings. It extended to their families too. It was startlingly accurate. They were decimated by it. It would seem that God heard Jacques, and responded.

[@Bethi4WFH]

I guess you, like me, have read the books by Maurice Druon? (The series was called ‘The Accursed kings’. Brilliant!)

[@tlee656]

@@Bethi4WFH No. I just know the history.

[@pitchforker3304]

Glad to hear it. That was a dick move by the King of France.

[@wuzillah]

It's said to this day all Christians suffer from the curse of confirmation bias uttered by that one knight.

[@chasititew2853]

​@@wuzillah powerful and interesting..could explain a few things perhaps, I think I'll look into that actually I'm gonna look into that right now

[@johngault7329]

They moved to Switzerland. Raised the templar flag. Set up a bank for other countries. Remained neutral and still in charge .

[@szolanek]

Switzerland is a good speculation. It was easily defensible, connected to all countries, and they just started work as mercenaries. The Pope had Swiss guards and all the NWO organizations are seated there today.

[@PetertheGreatest1]

They also are the Popes guard

[@deborahnagle]

@@PetertheGreatest1 The pope that worships satan?

[@AutitsicDysexlia]

I suspected Malta was involved as well.

[@AR-ilire]

After having stolen the gold from the Byzantine Empire during the fourth crusade in 1202.

[@sauravrao234]

I am literally playing assassin's creed as I am listening to this

[@JenGM24]

Lol

[@cafeAmericano]

I was hoping you would be doing it figuratively

[@sauravrao234]

@@cafeAmericano nope...its literal...I minimized

[@cafeAmericano]

@@sauravrao234 life changing.

[@ZENMASTERME1]

It’s called serendipity

[@dutchboy9273]

"The Knights Templar are hiding in plain sight"? Yes, we are.

[@microgreenssuperfood5124]

Not hiding, though, just in plain sight...discretely, brother.

[@haroldgōdwinessunu]

Get the Assassins.

[@Koderu_Harubato]

TEMPLI SIGNUM MILITIE

[@hanzbrixx]

Non nobis domine....

[@microgreenssuperfood5124]

@@hanzbrixx ...sed nomine tuo da gloriam

[@hammy1470]

I have just visited the Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal. This was a Templar stronghold before they were disbanded however the building work continued well into the 1500's and the town is full of named streets and references to the Templars. It seems like the Templars stayed alive in Portugal albeit rebranded

[@gilesellis8002]

The Soldiers of Christ

[@FR7_EDITZ]

IVe been to tomar too

[@jackgunn1480]

Yes, the video mentions that in the latter half. They became the Order of Christ in Portugal.

[@BusbyTreeSurgery]

they marched up to what is now Switzerland with all their wealth that they were allowed to keep from the last crusade, nothing to question there eh, and they still rule from there.

[@jackgunn1480]

@@BusbyTreeSurgery Interesting. I've never heard that Switzerland theory before. I did hear that they buried their treasure on Oak Island.

[@ieuanthebeardedbard]

The book "The Temple and The Lodge" is a good historical look at how some escaping Templars merged With Scottish clans to form the Scottish Rite Freemasons

[@cosmicdebris42]

Some of them faught with Robert the Bruce at Banockburn. Roslin Church, Templer Park just outside Aberdeen are associated with them.

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

i have that book! I don't remember the author but i do remember it being a good read, and thought provoking.

[@rickingavo5873]

Born in blood is another historical book that discusses this at length! I’ll have to check this one out too!

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

@@rickingavo5873 didn't read that one. have to look it up

[@alternateperson6600]

The templars were subsumed into the Rosicrucian order after it's dissolution and branched off into other organisations like the later freemasons. Rosicrucian membership varied from theologians like Luther himself and philosophers and scientists like Paracelsus and Descartes. The scientific revolution, the rediscovery and infatuation with classical culture, as well as the dawn of humanism were all of Rosicrucian provenance, inspired by the deceased templars' condemnation of tyrants and their betrayal. Demolay's example is also the source for the qadosh ritual in the Scottish rite.

[@roidrannoc1691]

The big picture is lacking for the reason of the fall of the Knights Templars... Sure, money was a big deal for Philip IV, but it wasn't the main reason the Templars had to go. The real reason is at 5:08 in the video. See, Philip had a little fight with the Papacy. And by that I mean that he eventually attacked the Pope (at Agnani), resulting in his death, probably murdered his successor, and then the next Pope, that happened to be French for some reason, was moved to Avignon. Philip made the papacy his bitch. And yeah, the Knights Templar were an army under the direct control of the Pope. So a foreign army on French soil. And just like De Gaulle in 1966, Philip wouldn't let that be.

[@CesarLuisAfonsoDias]

Yeah maybe. But rullers always backstab every businessmen if they could not afford to repay the debts. The debts on their own could be a justification, plus having a foreign army in his country has dangerous. But money plus manpower were too dangerous to let the controls of others.

[@pasiman7717]

What about DN?

[@jennabronson4704]

Philip’s demolition of the Knights and Papacy arguably paved the way for the Renaissance and Enlightenment.

[@deanrubin3639]

when phillip made the pope his fuck toy it was called the babylon capture or something along the lines of that

[@Lilianjade]

Phillip was a slimy rat just like most French monarchy and culture basically

[@TagusMan]

The Cruz de Cristo can be seen everywhere in Portugal 🇵🇹. It's one of the many symbols of Portuguese identity, along with the Armillary Sphere, the 5 Shields, and 7 Castles. You'll find the Cruz de Cristo on the flag of Madeira, on the crests of the Portuguese National team, as well as the Brazilian National team, and other football clubs in Portugal and around the world. Henry the Navigator and Vasco da Gama were grand masters of the Order of Christ . Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded with a medal by the Order. The more you walk around in Portugal, the more you'll notice it, the deeper it goes.

[@Crysalis-bd9so]

I'm lucky to have visited many places connected to the knights. The knights tunnels of Acre, the temple tunnels of Jerusalem, multiple crusader castles throughout the holy land, Roslyn chapel of Scotland, etc. Fascinating places!

[@isaiah7640]

The templars aren’t good people uno? 😂 it’s a cult

[@Love_won55]

and Sinai House in Burton on Trent? ;P

[@christopherjcarson]

Am envious,thanks for the share!

[@ALMSTLRN]

@@isaiah7640 of course after 1300 hundred years of propaganda people like you would think that

[@isaiah7640]

@@ALMSTLRN bro learn ur history, they literally led the crusades in the name of their god u fool.

[@jabba5263]

Portugal has such a rich story with the Templars. They kinda owe them a lot while defending the land against the Muslims. It doesn't surprise me that they said "no" to the execution order. They defended the remnants templars till the whole order was nothing more than a memory. I had the privilege to visit the Almourol Castle in Portugal, and it's beautiful. Even the ruins are well preserved, reminding Portugal and its people of the Templars services to the country.

[@veritasinvicta8128]

They defended the Scottish against England, helping Robert the Bruce as well.

[@jabba5263]

@@veritasinvicta8128 I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

It makes sense for the Knights Templar to have been fighting in the Reconquista and the Crusades so very far far away from Scotland whom some English & Portuguese kings were also Templars btw England’s oldest alliance is with Portugal & Lionheart was also a Templar . It was only natural for Portugal to have the closest of bonds with them, defended them, were them in many Cases like of Gualdim Pais a Templar Grand Master and so obviously gave them safe passage, effectively absorbing them, are them.

[@Leontemplar-yt6ff]

There’s German descendants of Templars well of all sorts that can even be found in Brazil where they escaped to the New World. Architecture the Templar Cross Carvings is found everywhere the Portuguese Empire went Terra Nova(Newfoundland), Goa(India), Africa, Brazil etc. even ‘Boa Esperanza’ I think its called (South Africa) during the Age of Discovery.

[@jabba5263]

@@Leontemplar-yt6ff That's really incredible, to be able to see how far they spread their wings. Where are you from my friend?

[@bornagain642]

''If they have any spare children lying around'', priceless.. 😁😁😂😂 Love this channel..

[@dbz9393]

Back then 5 children was the norm

[@bomb8149]

So true

[@mickram7911]

''If they have any spare children lying around''

[@jaewok5G]

spare MALE children

[@OWill40]

Fascinating. The knights of the templars are how I started on my path towards becoming a Christian.

[@Nomad111.]

The fleet of 200 ships disappeared from the Mediterranean as They were all arrested. There are reports many of these boats made it to America and Scotland. There are also reports of mysterious forces helping the Scottish in battle if needed around this time. A great read for an insight into the Knights Templar is The Hiram Key.

[@SuperDiablo101]

this video caught my eye because i had a very very good history teacher during my 1st years of high school who'd I often get into endless historical talks with. One day upon the talk of the fall of Rome and the fall Constantinople he told with a quizzical look that he believed while Constantinople DID fall for the most part it may have existed until the 1700s by being moved around various cities within Europe....again we only talked about it for about an hour or so and this was almost 16 years ago so i dont remember much else than that

[@derpderpus6075]

If there is one thing true about the Knights Templar story, it's this: "The one with all the gold makes all the rules."

[@bearcubdaycare]

Except the Knights Templar had the gold, and lost.

[@derpderpus6075]

@@bearcubdaycare Don'tcha just hate organized religion?

[@messianic_scam]

@Uncle Teddy they didn't lost it they got it in the banks they're the rothschilds ancestors

[@PeggyMF2]

I've seen ( and enjoyed) several of your videos. When you open with, "This is Thoughty2" I hear, "This is forty-two." Forty-two is the answer to life, the universe, and everything according to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe. 😊

[@MaximusAugustusOrthodox]

Even as an orthodox Christians. The history of these orders are very interesting! Thank you for this awesome video🙏 Greetings from Germany🇩🇪

[@icemanire5467]

As a Catholic, I wish these orders done what they set out to do, aid the Orthodox Christians against Islam rather than what they actually done.

[@loveyuiz]

Templar, Teutons and Hospitaller, the trio monastic order yet while Hospitaller and Teutons live on their feat are not as intriguing as the Templars

[@jamiewarne9066]

Dont forget the Knights of Lazarus.

[@feralbluee]

hi - i am not christian, but have always thought that the Knights Templar to be special. they protected people and built their own “empire” through cunning and grit. they used their money to build churches and castles - and loaned it to rich and poor pilgrims alike. they probably lived like kings, but did more to earn it than most hereditary kings. you showed much respect for this group of monks!! :) great episode. thanks. 🗡️🛡️🌷🪻🌱

[@Mikeandlucy1]

Not quite so, Templar Knights lived an extremely devout life forsaking all trappings of wealth. They often had to share a horse because they could not afford one themselves, if you research properly you will discover the symbol of Knights Templar is two knights on one horse.

[@randyman1739]

​@@Mikeandlucy1Doesn't get more Brokeback Mountain than 2 dudes mounting each other on a mounted horse.

[@SallySturman]

This guy is an expert on the topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXyyoqmsmcegptU

[@kulturfreund6631]

The Templars wealth was the financial basis for Portugal‘s creation of a naval fleet, its discoveries, conquests and its rise to world power status. Btw there’s also a borough in Berlin named after the Templars: Tempelhof (Templars Court), famous for its UFA-Filmstudios, Publishing house Ullstein and the old airport THF, arguably the world’s oldest commercial airport including the terminal building, the 1936 world’s biggest building by volume, later surpassed by the Pentagon in Washington.

[@pennybunny]

The Knights Templer are still very much still going, they even have a website lol

[@SaltyCat-b4s]

Those are "Templar wanna-be". The real descendants of the Knights Templar reside in Portugal, where they perform and celebrate their ancestry with annual cultural fests. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bKoqGAeduoe5o

[@Rivershield]

Here in Brazil, although most people are very miscigenated and thus cannot form any coherent family trees, there are still families that do and most who do that trace their line back to Templars, myself included. In my family in particular a small wooden cross is passed down for generations, and according to my grandfather its maker was a portuguese templar. Currently my father owns the cross and will pass it to me once I get married. The cross simbolizes our eternal commitiment to christianity.

[@bb5242]

how did Templars have children if they were celibate? 😂

[@Rivershield]

@@bb5242Not all were celibate, some were Templars for a time and then reliaved of their vows, and others simply broke the vows. In my ancestor's case, he was one of the german templars who fled to Portugal after Pope Clement V dissolved the order. In other words, technically, my ancestor was not a templar anymore when he got married to a portuguese woman, however he passed down the traditions and veneration of the order, vowing that his bloodline would forever commit to the defense of christendom.

[@marinazagrai1623]

@@bb5242 Immaculate deception..

[@gotogd1233]

@@marinazagrai1623 😂 Lord, have Mercy.

[@dr-rexmangrca113]

@@bb5242 YOU ARE A SLEEP SO GO BACK THERE

[@AaronDavies-ms3si]

Rise brothers we are being invaded

[@damocles2240]

In 1128, the cousin of St Bernard of Clairvaux, Hugues de Payens, met King David I in Scotland. The Order established a seat at Balantrodoch, now Temple, Midlothian on the South Esk (River Esk, Lothian).

[@soba1180]

Fun fact, there's also a masonry organization called "DeMolay". Literally named after Jacques DeMolay

[@keithwilliams3935]

Yes... I was a member as a juvenile. The organization is for young men, teenagers.

[@SalvēMundē]

Same. Fun times lol

[@floridianv1nce316]

I'm actually in it

[@HachiHugada-ve8ex]

And after that you can join the Masons. Love DeMoley and working with the kids.

[@SalvēMundē]

@@HachiHugada-ve8ex tbh, I'm working towards that right now! 💜

[@rexp4728]

We are living in a world full of deceit and lies.

[@jaytaylor9232]

I picked up a Bible from a charity outlet recently, it was an expense calf skin bound Cambridge Press Bible with a cross and "Knights Templar Order" gold foil stamped onto the cover, it was in brand new condition, boxed with warranty card. It is because of that Bible that I am now watching this video.

[@thepickle5214]

May God bless you

[@pameladowe2492]

They still exist, and they do God's work!

[@docduff2427]

They still exist

[@pameladowe2492]

@@docduff2427 Indeed, they do, they are amongst us. Thanks be to God!

[@allen5455]

Now, try reading it!

[@luisgaldao]

It's funny you casually mentioned the Military Order of Christ in the end of a video about what happened to the Templar Knight. But what about their deeds? What about their role in the age of navigations, and the discoveries in the New World, or the conquests in India? They did a lot as the Military Order of Christ. Tell that story next 😁

[@messianic_scam]

it was immigration waves they followed the spilled of the reconquest ,why didn't they discover these regions before?! they followed the immigration waves

[@forickgrimaldus8301]

That is more a club than an actual military order but they are decended from the Templars based on their assets, also funnily enough the Ismailis the sect of Islam that the Assassins follow has its home also in Portugal so thats an Assassin's Creed Game waiting to happen.

[@efxnews4776]

@@forickgrimaldus8301 you are mixing reality with fiction, buddy, the templars did exist, this assassin orders... well we don't have any clue about it... let alone IN PORTUGAL.

[@forickgrimaldus8301]

@@efxnews4776 lol they do AC just turned them into the Illuninati, the Order of Assassins are from a sect of Islam called the Nizarie Ismailis that formed a State by using Guerilla tactics and infiltration into enemy territory, while the Templars are formed Post 1st Crusade to guard pilgrim routes and created banks

[@callum105]

@@efxnews4776 yeah we do they were called hashashin, dont know about portugal though

[@andreek8559]

I wouldn’t mind them making a reappearance in a modern form. We desperately need great men of moral character doing what needs to be done to protect our way of life.

[@timspiker]

I already got a sword, all I need is armor and than you have to get the same. It's not much but walking down the street in such fasion would certainly attract attention, perhaps people will throw money so we can buy more steel.

[@ЗвездыБольшойПротуберанец]

"We desperately need great men of moral character doing what needs to be done to protect our way of life."-I agree , but, what prevents modern men from uniting in a movement around these views? Or are modern men like damsel in distress, waiting for a portal from the past to open and real men to come to their defense?

[@timspiker]

@@ЗвездыБольшойПротуберанец It's more that the general mindset is "I'm happy with my techology, please leave me alone I have to get to work in the morning" and the sad part is that most men would rather defend that way of life. Some have proper reason like supporting a family, while others just follow that mindset without even having a family, thinking "men make money and go to work" like mindless baffoons. But in either case, what point is there to put children on this planet if they're going to be enslaved by corporate?

[@ЗвездыБольшойПротуберанец]

@@timspiker You very accurately described the current state of affairs. This slavish mindset has been instilled in people by state, school, media, cinema and literature for decades. Like in the song : "New blood joins this Earth And quickly he's subdued Through constant pain disgrace The young boy learns their rules".

[@timspiker]

@@ЗвездыБольшойПротуберанец Yes, this is because I'm an outsider, I observe what is happening but I don't participate. The price I pay is to have no friends. But who wants fake friends to betray their selves? All I see in this world are actors with fake connections. Deep down inside I wait for the day society falls and police lose control. This world needs to be taught a real lesson of what reality truly is, most people are delusional.

[@anicca8957]

Serving God and having honor has never gone out of men's heart.

[@SolracNexus]

Would be really awesome if you'd make an april fool's joke by mentioning the assassin brotherhood and the pieces of eden

[@ccvstudios1839]

Yep lol

[@lephantomchickn3676]

The Assassin's were real, the PoEs however, are mythical.

[@ccvstudios1839]

@@lephantomchickn3676 oh i never knew assasins were real

[@parjai97]

@@ccvstudios1839 the word assassin comes from hashashin, zealot killers

[@Burialofagod]

It’s a little too late for that…. Maybe in one year??

[@MKahn84]

I've long said that the Knights Templar still exist, and that their treasure isn't buried anywhere. Except for some relics they consider very important, I believe their treasure is all in normal investments - real estate, stocks & bonds, banks, etc. They've been investing and using their vast wealth to support their organization and ideals for centuries.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Freemasons have the order called the Knight’s Templar, it is a direct descendant.

[@namanhlehoang9999]

Considered the fact they were way ahead of time that they came up with the idea of international banking. Instead of having big vault to store all the money (mostly coins), they should have been storing papers that prove their legal right to these properties.

[@MKahn84]

@@namanhlehoang9999 That would have done them no good back when King Philip IV of France arrested them and took all their property that he could find. If my theory is correct, you can bet that they have the documentation to back up their ownership of the properties and other assets that are their treasure today, but realize that such documentation doesn't do any good in some cases. A former co-worker of mine is from Lebanon. His family owned land and a factory and had all the documentation to prove it. The Lebanese Civil War rendered those documents are worthless. Secrecy and diversification of their assets is their best protection.

[@LutherBlissett100]

@@ethanweeter2732 Based in Chicago.

[@samcerulean1412]

it's called the Jesuits and the Knights of Malta

[@JUMALATION1]

If you want to read more about the life of a Knight Templar, I highly recommend the (trilogy +1) series of Arn by Jan Guillou. Very historically accurate. Even though the main protagonist himself is a fictional Knight Templar, the setting and the real historical people are as close to the truth as you can get without having been there yourself.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

And the book by Dan Jones - the Templars.

[@joeligma4721]

i believe you're looking for the word quadrilogy

[@hammerhorrible]

@@joeligma4721 I believe you used google to discover that (seeing as you can't capitalise or use punctuation). Just saying

[@truebluestu3428]

My grandmother died aged 99. She was the longest serving female member of the eastern star in Britain before she died…she got an MBE from the Queen..her husband was one of the original founder members of a lodge started in the 40s..i used to wonder why my gran ( in her council house ) would have lord so and so visiting or lady blah de blah round for tea all the time…I met the chairman of a bank , I met two labour cabinet ministers ( one was current and one retired ) she had friends in very high positions of power …why did my gran seem to have all these yet she was just an ordinary women …when my grandad died the five mile route to the crematorium had a saluting police officer on every roundabout with the traffic all stopped…I ain’t ever seen that for a normal old man….He was a just a baker plain and simple….i can only conclude my gran was part of something that elevated her into a position , well above her social standing….things don’t add up…she was part of something..

[@gamekash]

There were quite a few kingdoms that welcomed Knights Templar, including the Scottish and English kings. In fact, England was already opposed to the Pope and France (naturally), and they would have given safe passage for the knights to escape. So, yes. According to many historians, the Temple Knights did survive and formed other orders like the Rosicrucians and possibly Freemasons.

[@efxnews4776]

Problem is that any of this kingdons weren't open about it, except Portugal, wich BASICALLY was founded as a Templar nation, not saying that they DIDN'T fleed to this places just that the accounts are way more sparse and secretive than it was in Portugal, they got there and just change the name of the Order, also, Portugal was pivotal in the age of exploration, wich may explain were the remaining templar gold went, remember, long before British was a powerful empire, Portugal and Spain were the super powers of the age of exploration.

[@lukecooper2845]

As a Freemason we are taught that we are a branch-off of the Templars if that clears that up for you

[@marklammas2465]

I remember seeing advertisements enticing people to join the Rosicrucians in the back pages of 1950s and 1960s paperback books from my mother's personal library.

[@cathymiller2798]

Romanticism means nothing .. RE:Freemasonry.. It is a Secret Society and has been exposed for decades .. It is the Occult.. A kingdom divided against itself will not stand.. Expose the works of darkness ..The Papacy is also evil leading false peace and promoting a world religion ... signed decades with the fraternal order headquartered in Abu Dhabi.. Promoting Interfaith.. There is No Interfaith ... There is One Faith Ephesians 4-5 One Lord One Faith One Baptism ~ Matthew 24:14 And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world as a witness unto all Nations and then the End shall come ~

[@hammerhorrible]

@@lukecooper2845 The low level masons are lied to.. it's all charity & normal stuff down there. Not at the top.

[@MsLindamee]

My late husband's friend is a Knights Templar he presided over his funeral. Their main base is Malta, the Knights Templar are alive and well.

[@tobinakatarx]

jimmy saville and geoffrey epstein were templars as was hitler and columbus..........

[@gamingforever6687]

So long as the assassins don't find them, which we are!!!!!!, like a thief in the night.

[@sway696]

Shhhhhhhhhhh🤫

[@rooskiboi2388]

Yeah my grandfather was a member most people who go to a lodge will encounter them

[@veritasinvicta8128]

Meaning he's an initiated Mason who has gained the Templar rank.

[@TheMIBlack]

Wow. I know the Jedi Knights are based on the samurai but they're closer to the Templar Knights and its history especially with being monks and also Palpatine's plot similar to King Philip's.

[@georgeholt8929]

Grey Wolf, you may be correct in the aspects of the fighting styles of each of those two. But let me tell you George Lucas knew that back in the day when the three Great Pyramids were being constructed there was a order of protection that where Jedi, in fact their name in translation looked more like Djedi.

[@jager6863]

Star Wars = Stupid

[@davefletch3063]

Darth Vader was the good guy….

[@StaalBurgher0]

It never made sense to me that Jedi are supposedly based on samurai. Samurai was a social class within a feudal hierarchy... which is completely unlike Jedi.

[@davefletch3063]

@@StaalBurgher0 jedi are the ones responsible for the imbalance in the force. They are really the bad guys and the star wars franchise is there propaganda. Lord Vader is the only one based on samurai culture. The story itself was based in a Kurosawa film

[@GlcYoungvibez]

Such honourable men. Monk warriors, what's not to love 🙏💕

[@earthling-fh2mg]

They do still exist. I just don’t know who’s side they’re on. I’m Scottish but worked for a Colorado based company and, in 2018/19, I was in Colorado Springs visiting HQ. One night in my hotel bar, I got speaking to a guy who told me he was head of one of the KT orders and we had a debate about the world situation, me from a Conspiracy viewpoint and he, agreeing with me on the majority of what I was saying, argued the KT point of view. I thought, of course, he was probably full of it but I looked him up online and, lo and behold, he was, in fact, what he said he was. He had suggested that, if I wished to consider joining, he would welcome it however, I still questioned whether the KT were what I consider to be the right side so I didn’t follow up. It was a fascinating discussion and evening however and boy could this guy drink!

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Reapz9696]

@@patriciaoreilly8907well if he is Portuguese or Spanish, and what you say he is or “was” I expect him to drink like a fish.

[@gangsoflondon9679]

WELL THAT WOULD TELL YOU HE WAS A REAL MAN NOT NO SOY BOY ETC...........👍

[@bikster7032]

we need them now more than ever 🙏🙏

[@fuzzylogic33]

How much more do you need their thumbs-up your ass, just like the other 99% of people.

[@fuzzylogic33]

​@@user-jk1jg4fw9sholy lands belfast

[@Truth4234]

they worshipped satan

[@candysubstance1633]

My family.. yah they were infultrated after families that have been in war with satan for thousands of years.. I can attest our bloodlines are nearly entirely handicap. We have been infultrated and no one is truely helping, just playing online. Everyone wants their a$$es wiped. Now there are a bunch of know it all internet nerds, a$$hole cops and perverts. It doesnt work like that.

[@YSFBrazy]

the assassin brotherhood will stop your order@@1banana2bananas

[@RobwithoneB]

You can tell he had a lot of passion in this video and was excited to make it. Not to say he doesn't have passion in all of his videos, but with this one you can tell he was excited to make this one.

[@Ofelas1]

Temple Church in London are Templars, the Order holds regular congregations but no one ever writes or comments

[@BonuxCouleur]

King Henry II was not English, born in Le Mans he was French and spoke only French like all the Plantagenets who ruled England after the Normands. Jean Sans Terre (John) son of Henry II and brother of Richard, although born in England spoke no other language but French. Etienne de Blois (Stephen), born in Blois, France all the same. The Plantagenets are Angevins, from the region of Anjou in France. French people who are born in the city of Angers are called Angevins. This is where Richard Coeur de Lion (Lionheart) is buried with his ancestors at the Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud. So there is nothing English about l'Ordre des Templiers, it is 100% French and in essence so is the 100 Years War because it took place between two French Royal Families: les Valois and les Plantagenets both of whom were fighting for their rightful access to the Throne of France. The Magna Carta was written by the Plantagenets, the Three Lions are the coat of Arms of the Plantagenets in France, the Fleur de Lys that you also see on the House of York (cadet branch of the Plantagenets) coats of arm represents the French Royalty. France rules England for a combined 500 years between Normands and Plantagenets and this is the main reason why the Templars Order was also present across the Channel. This is also why Richard was allied to Saint-Louis in the Crusades, pleading allegiance to the Throne of France. It really was an all French affair. To this very day, the motto of the British Monarchy is: Honi soit qui mal y pense. Most English people would not know the meaning of this sentence quite sadly but French people do. It is just a shame the French Revolution did pretty much to the French Monarchy what the current Woke and Lefties have been doing to Europe since May 1968: this cancer that is the Cancel "Culture". If you have a thing for L'ordre des Templiers, you must visit France because there are still a lot of Mystery around it, for instance go to the city of Amiens and stand in front of its Cathedral. There is something extraordinary at its door, the sculptures. These sculptures suggest that the Templiers and the Vikings were doing commerce with one another and that the gold of the Templiers might have come from Central America (Mexico) which the Vikings are now thought to have discovered. The animals depicted on the Cathedral of Amiens (namely the lamas) were not present in Europe and had not been discovered yet. So there are lots of theories and unchartered territories of History around the Templiers and the origin of their wealth.

[@___David__]

The Military Order of Christ is currently run by the President of the Portuguese Republic. As such, even if we had the Holy Grail, the Arc etc, they were likely sold to pay off debt or for some politician to buy a new villa or a new car. You can still get bestowed with the Cross of the Order of Christ if you've the right friends and spent enough time in politics snivelling around. In fact...I'd say the Order of Christ is much more likely to have committed ALL the sins Philippe the Fair accused them of NOW, than it was back then 😂

[@getbbudded23]

😆 I’d agree

[@jbird4478]

So it's basically one of those clubs where fat old dudes pat each other on the back with fancy titles?

[@georgeholt8929]

Allow me to correct your thinking, The subject of the Term the Holy Grail, is not about a physical object. The Holy Grail is a mindset, you can't find the Grail in a burial somewhere, it is a spiritual subject you carry close to your heart.

[@dougalexander7204]

As a youth I was a member of a youth organization of the Freemasons, and played the ritual role of Jacques de Molay the last grand master of the Knights Templar. It was fascinating to think about back then as it is now. Thanks Thoughty2 for another video bright up my ally.

[@vg9564]

Are You A DeMolay?

[@AresGodOfWar12]

I'm Hubertus Koch Incarnation

[@AresGodOfWar12]

Isthar Goddess bless you...

[@PAIP_Studio]

As a descendant of the knights of Malta of the Order Hospitaller defenders of the rose of the Mediterranean, the Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem. I can tell you with absolute certainty that the Knights never went away...

[@g.carvalho6474]

If you are a descendant of the knights of Malta of the Order Hospitaller you would know that they are not the same order as the Templars

[@PAIP_Studio]

@@g.carvalho6474 Yes the Hospitallers were not the same as the Templars. They were better. The Templars where the first Bankers, the Horspitallers where the first to offer sanctuary, care and protection to the sick and the wounded. The Templars where mercenaries while the Hospitallers where defenders. It is for that reason that the Hospitallers were wealthier than the Templars as an organization. But farther more they are around to this day. You can go to my birthplace the Island of Rhodes in Greece or in Malta, or in Jerusalem and you can see one of the ceremonies if you want.

[@g.carvalho6474]

@@PAIP_Studio Yes, the knights Hospitallers exist today and they are a sovereign state, with it's headquarters in Rome

[@PAIP_Studio]

@@g.carvalho6474 Yes... They were founded in 1048 in Jerusalem and much like their church they have departments around the globe including in countries like the US and Canada.

[@marcusaurelius3487]

Is it stil a military organisation

[@michelmoss7559]

What you didn’t mention was the disappearance of the Templar Sailing Fleet. Never seen again.

[@Mortyr45]

Hi , you should make a movie about the city of Tomar, it was the main base of the knights in Portugal. Keep the great movies that you do !

[@TheWatcher369]

The 9 original Templars did not protect the pilgrims.They spent their time digging in the old stables where they uncovered many copper scrolls.I live near Roslin chapel which is intrinsically linked to the Templars and Freemasonry.A few miles from Roslin there is a wee village called Temple.In this village the Templars built their first church in Scotland.There are many places with the word "Temple",in it's name.Any place with that name has a connection with the Knights Templar. Peace be with you all 🕊️

[@Crysalis-bd9so]

I've been to Roslyn, what an amazingly charming place! I felt the mysteries permeate the walls.

[@veritasinvicta8128]

They certainly fought at Bannockburn.

[@gerritlageweg2055]

Templar’s were accused of many things, there is a particular confession that must give pause for thought. This is that of one Fulk de Troyes, who said that he was shown a crucifix and told, "Set not much faith in this, for it is too young." The esoteric side of the Templars is very interesting!😊

[@lollymae3079]

ah yes another video topic that i’d never have known i was so interested in if it weren’t for thoughty 2 😌 amazing!

[@OneHobbit]

LoL he forgot to mention the part why friday the 13th is mentioned after the knights templar. Its because King Luis ordered to slay them all on that particular night

[@luispinheiro2567]

As a Portuguese, i´m proud of our Templar Legacy. Portugal was raised as a Templar country and ouir first King, Afonso Henriques was brother of the Knights Templars. The Reconquista, our own crusade against the muslims, was aided by the Templars and other Orders. When the Templars ended, the wise King Dinis renew the Templars Order in the Order of Christ (Ordem de Cristo) transforming the red cross, putting a white cross in the center, meaning that the previous Templar Order was purified. This new Order of Christ (Ordem de Cristo) funded the Age of Discoveries (the sails of the Portuguese ships were displaying the new red and white cross, and not the royal portuguese coat of arms). Thus, many of the countries of the many viewers of this video, owe, in fact, the discovery of the World by the Portuguese (renewed) Knights Templars.

[@BlueSquatchproductions]

I'm sure the Native people of all those newly discovered lands appreciate the contribution

[@URKCEHinoSuu]

​@@BlueSquatchproductions I'm sure the rest of Europe, Africa and Asia appreciated it even more

[@lamortexotique]

Why are YOU proud? You haven’t done shit.

[@luispinheiro2567]

Consequences of the world development. Before Portugal, we were Lusitania, and the Roman Empire conquered us. In spite of the killings,etc, we did not weep or get sad. In fact, we apreciated nowadays. Rome did bring civilization to us. Today s countries and their nowadays people, in spite of all the problems of the past, must be thankful to us.

[@riccardozorn1822]

🇧🇷🇵🇹🤝🏼🤝🏼

[@carolinejeanallincarolj]

The Knights template are not going anywhere, and they are here for the long haul but just more undercover

[@graham3673]

How do you know, if they are undercover? Are you one of them? Of course, you wouldn't tell me if you were.

[@danielvereb4579]

@@graham3673 No he is an Assassin. :D

[@graham3673]

Well ,I had a good life 😄@@danielvereb4579

[@dannylamb2721]

They are still here. They are freemasons and active in America

[@bcfc18751]

Templars are still alive and kicking!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✝️🙏🏼

[@heh9392]

I've visited the knights templar castle in Tomar, Portugal. Very massive to be honest, and gotta admit that the Knights really were rich at that time period.

[@SaltyCat-b4s]

The Knights Templar are still celebrated in Tomar - Portugal, with annual cultural fests. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bKoqGAeduoe5o

[@trap7196]

Yes, that's right Thoughty, we... I mean they no longer exist.

[@jeffdavis6657]

Surprised you missed some trivia here. King Phillip ordered the arrest on Friday, 13 Oct. 1307.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

Google says it was a Thursday. But yeah, a 13...

[@roellemaire1979]

Possibly the origin of the "Bad luck" friday the 13th

[@joshjacob1530]

I became the true grandmaster and didnt even know it, yes all highest ranking belong to me.

[@Kingabdvl]

Wow… just wow!!! You’re just so awesome man. Can you please make a video about the Order Of the Assassins (Hashashin)? I’m sure it’ll be awesome, coming from the greatest storyteller himself, Thoughty2 😉. Best Regards Thanks 😉

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

kings and generals did this already

[@Jack-wi5qr]

I try to watch and read everything I can find about Templars, been fascinated by them since I first heard of them . They certainly did a lot better how our lives are,though some disagree.

[@antonkovalenko364]

The Templars weren't interested in women, just in *huge* ... tracts of land.

[@TheTwil1]

We need them NOW

[@lyleslaton3086]

My favorite myth is they went to what became Switzerland. At the time of the purge, a bark ward farming society. Then POOF, they become both militarily strong and powerful in finance. Coincidence? I think not.

[@OytheGreat]

Switzerland was relatively poor until after WWII. THey had no culture of bankers before that. Northern Italy is where modern banking emerged.

[@alanshumway2541]

500 Castles in Switzerland....

[@paulettemayo8272]

They established the banking system that remains to this day and the Swiss flag 🇨🇭 is the reverse of the Templar Knights standard.

[@freedom_fight]

swiss literally sucks

[@davea6314]

The knights said "Ni!" Then they sang a silly song about Camelot. 🤪

[@Badookum]

Do you by any chance have a shrubbery? i would like one very much yes

[@davea6314]

@@Badookum "Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Roger the Shrubber. I arrange, design; and sell shrubberies." 🤪

[@moosifer3321]

I have a large cache of coconut shells - Interested?

[@davea6314]

@@moosifer3321 King Arthur says he will buy all of your coconut shells if you include enough African swallow birds to fly the coconut shells to the castle. King Arthur says he will pay you with a valuable extra gold grail (a gold grail which did NOT turn out to be holy). 🤪

[@swiftcee266]

*“A king may move a man, a father may claim a son, but that man can also move himself, and only then does that man truly begin his own game. Remember that howsoever you are played or by whom, your soul is in your keeping alone, even though those who presume to play you be kings or men of power. When you stand before God, you cannot say, ‘But I was told by others to do thus,’ or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice. Remember that.”*

[@leejones1041]

to how many people does this mean anything, and, within the order itself is the meaning of life within recognised as having a meaning that holds a truth?.

[@swiftcee266]

My friend, this applies to every human that walks Gods earth, 'Memento Mori' we are mortal creatures brother, remember that, we will all answer to the creator in the end, that I can guarantee. Peace.@@leejones1041

[@HaileySinclair-h4s]

Yep, in Scotland as well. Like the Sinclair’s.

[@its_dey_mate]

Impossible, everyone knows that to this day templars are searching for suicidal men and women in hoods in hay bales

[@Maddog00427]

This!

[@CaptApril123]

I was not aware of the Templers basically becoming a banking system. I knew they were wealthy but had no idea of their financial dealings. Excellent video.

[@arielalarde6788]

They are the first to do banking system like u have gold,money deposit it in templar station in in your place and they gave you papers with there sign and you can withdraw that same amount in other place where they station 😄

[@pameladowe2492]

Yes, it is the equivalent of a cheque. Before, you had to take your money and valuables with you on long and dangerous routes - open to thieves and robbers. Now you could collect a promissory note from the Templars and exchange it for its worth at another town. The Templars had good coverage. You would pay a fee for transactions for the safety and convenience of not being exposed to risks

[@MarkJones-ji8fd]

Usury wasn't allowed in Christianity, nor Islam. Only one parasitic group practiced usury. Think Rothschilds oy!

[@diamondjim7560]

They were the original Wells Fargo. Or maybe they really became Wells Fargo here in the US and just used Henry Wells and William Fargo. Considering the similarities in the concept used by W-F with the way the KT operated, either inspired or pawns.

[@dbcooper4917]

@@diamondjim7560 u know they had a hand in it

[@VadersFirst]

I have personally met and spoken with a Templar. I spent two years abroad in Brazil as a missionary. During my time there, I met a lot of different people, including a lot of Freemasons. Their presence is pretty strong at least in southern Brazil. In one city I lived in for a while, called Rio do Sul in Santa Catarina, there was a particularly interesting experience. I was going around home to home trying to find anyone who would talk to me and there was this one elderly man who seemed interested. He had a decent house from the outside but nothing to tell stories about. I went inside his home to talk and he took me to what seemed to be a study/den. Think about the classic rich boomer studies you see in movies where everything is kind of dark, elaborate wood ornamenting, etc. One detail that I noticed was his ring. I asked him about it and he told me something that I had never heard before. He told me that he was a Templar. Obviously I asked him to clarify and he mentioned the order of the Knights Templar. Part of the story he told was that of the Freemasons. According to his story, the Freemasons took many aspects of the Templars but the remaining Templars had moved over to the Freemasons. With this group, they started a diverging branch of Freemasonry called the Templars. What that actually does and what it comes down to as far as I understand, it’s the exact same thing and there’s nothing particularly special about the Templars vs Freemasons, except the Templars are very specifically Christian Freemasons. That’s it. Anyway, thanks for listening to my TED Talk.

[@LuxEtOrigoXP]

The Knights Templar was a Catholic military order. Freemasonry is explicitly forbidden by the Catholic Church, so forbidden it results in excommunication.. With that said, the REAL Knights Templar (if they truly exist anymore) would absolutely not be Freemasons, despite the claims that Freemasonry makes, as they're the same group of individuals who have made borderline blasphemous claims in the past.

[@werpu12]

I would not count on that, the as the video states the Freemasons say that they were built out of the templar order, but only because it was cool to say so, there is a 250-300 years interruption between the disbanding of the templar order and the first lodge of the freemasons the templars by that time had been fully dissolved into other orders which did the same as the templars but in different areas of the world! It was basically fashion to surround yourself with mysterious mumbo jumbo in the 18th century and thats why for instance the Freemasons are how they are! The guy might have believed it because his lodge told him so, but I doubt that there are any historic connections!

[@VadersFirst]

@@werpu12 Sure, he definitely showed me no historical documentation of any of this because 1, I didn't ask because I didn't know much about the historical discrepancies at the time, and 2, he probably didn't have them anyway.

[@janzizka9992]

Solomon's Temple in Sao Paolo is an exact replica of the demon sealers temple.

[@barbaralockwood2115]

My late father was a Freemason, a member of the Scottish Rite, and a Shriner.

[@whatme3473]

Imagine if they were still around today with modern technology. Thay might be like the gurker's of paroue.

[@cretein7617]

It was them that funded research into the animus. And that’s how they gained control of the apple of Eden.

[@bigthunder7002]

@@cretein7617 whats that

[@cretein7617]

@@bigthunder7002 shh. Don’t ask what yee are unready to know…

[@Bubblyjuffting]

@@bigthunder7002 It's from a video game but this cringelord is larping as someone with something interesting to say

[@Taliesin-xd7ke]

Forgot to mention the Templar survivors under the protection of Scotland as the nation had been excommunicated due to the Declaration of Arbroath.

[@billstapleton1084]

A group of Templar left France and traveled to Switzerland. This was because of the betrayal of the Pope and the King of France When they arrived in Switzerland they found a disorganized group of cities with little military. The country was attacked, the knights organized the locals and won the battle Soon after Switzerland because a country. The Templers continued the same business they had in France, Banking To make sure the Pope never betrayed them again the Swiss guard was formed, given to the Vatican, where they serve today.

[@docduff2427]

And other places.

[@billstapleton1084]

True, another group went to Scotland. Others went to Portugal. @@docduff2427

[@edwardspan396]

Europe is looking down the barrel of being saved by the knights, again, or becoming a caliphate. So hopefully you are right and they still around.

[@Lanarkish]

King Robert the Bruce of Scotland had been excommunicated by the Pope (for the 1306 murder of John Comyn in Greyfriars Kirk in Dumfries). So, surprise surprise, Papal Bulls held no sway in Scotland whatsoever. Following the Pope's 1308 orders to arrest the Templars, the Templar Fleet happily sailed from the Mediterranean to Western Argyll where they were perfectly safe. Only in Scotland (and Portugal) were there no active persecutions of the Templars; and the Order of the Temple continued to exist in both countries. Many of the Knights Templar given refuge by Robert the Bruce fought with him at the Battle of Bannockburn (1314) and contributed massively to the defeat of the English at the battle. The Scottish Grand Priory & Knights Templars have happily existed here in Scotland ever since. It is no secret.

[@psychobikerbill2]

As a senior member of the order of Jacques DeMolay, I would recommend you look into his death. He was tied to a spit, and burned to death without revealing his secrets. It is a very interesting story

[@pameladowe2492]

Don't forget the curse he uttered as he perished in the flames - it came true!

[@reefermadnezz9819]

81?

[@mikemcdonald5147]

lol

[@missf4681]

​@@pameladowe2492what was the curse in not familiar with it

[@ChristianKnight-1054]

​@@missf4681 He called upon God to curse the persecutors of his execution ( while being burned alive and they all died shortly after. The pope died 33 days after the curse was cast.

[@michaelmccotter4293]

Blackrock of their day.

[@korenlite3359]

More like the Anti-Blackrock. As Blackrock serves Satan, not God

[@jimmccandless4307]

Knights of Templar do exist a very Conservative group that still defends The ways of the Almighty GOD !

[@810PRODUCTIONS]

17:15 - Dude needs to learn how to eat a kernel.

[@calsawyer5722]

Very well put together great video. There's so much history involved with all this order has accomplished in such a short period in time. It would be amazing to step back in time and go from castle to castle and see how life was in these days. Very fascinating story

[@brandonc9496]

It's basically playing out again right now if ya haven't noticed🍿 🍻

[@ZENMASTERME1]

“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen”. ~Samuel Adams

[@delraydad7516]

Title says they’re still around today. He spends more than half the video going over well known history.

[@CARLGULA]

What I love most about thought2 is he always shows why the real historical facts are better than any conspiracy story ever made! Been subscribed for YEARS now, keep up the good work! 😁🙌

[@LourencoATM]

I totally agree....

[@scottadams7820]

There are no citations or sources here. William Cooper could actually back his shit up.

[@thomashauer6804]

it also pushes conspiracy which is a misused word now. nothing bad to theorize thats what we do switzerland might be a place where templars regrouped not just portugal. there is some evidence

[@jimspy1001]

@@scottadams7820What? MILTON William Cooper?? "Shit" is correct.

[@chrisbort6083]

I heard a story about the knights and Friday the 13th. That the French king killed a bunch of the Templar on a Friday.

[@paulvale2985]

Yes I remember that, hence the scaremongering for Friday 13th's.

[@arealassassin]

This is one of the most glaring omissions of this presentation! The orders were dispatched across Europe, and were to be opened, and executed (pardon the pun) on Friday, October 13, 1307; ensuring that as many members as possible would be caught, with no chance to warn any other members, or to escape. Thus giving us our infamous Black Friday to this very day. I can't believe this was left out.