Inside History Collection

In this series, you are taken back to the dramatic events, who have shaped world history for better or for worse. From the construction of the first cathedrals in Europe of the plague to the landing in Normandy in 1944. From the crusaders' bloody marches towards Jerusalem to the daring pilots who gave man air under his wings. Along the way, you will be enlightened in an entertaining way as to why the events took shape as they did. This series has the dramatic narrative as its focal point. You not only get an overview of history's most significant events, but also captivating human destinies, spectacular feats, and history's greatest heroes and villains brought to life.

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DOWNFALL OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS • For two centuries, the Knights Templar were one of the Middle Ages’ strongest powers until an indebted king and a weak pope annihilated them. Today, historians are re-evaluating the brothers who amassed immense wealth, admitted to Devil worship – and perhaps continue to exist.

MEDIEVAL WAR MACHINE • For more than 100 years, the Knights Templars’ crack troops have vanquished all enemies. The secret to their success is both access to the era’s most accomplished weaponsmiths as well as a fearless veteran force willing to give their lives for God.

THE TEMPLARS’ SECRET WORLD • Far from the battlefields of the Holy Land, the Knights Templar of Europe sweated to raise funds for their order’s crusades in Jerusalem. The brothers left behind very few written testimonies of their daily lives, but historians believe that they led an austere existence full of prayer.

THE HUNT FOR THE HOLY GRAIL • As Christ died on the cross, his disciples – following Jewish tradition – collected his blood in a cup. The Holy Grail is believed to bring wealth and eternal life to whoever holds it. Its legend has led the Knights Templar, archaeologists and amateurs on the search for Christianity’s greatest treasure.

IS THE SHROUD OF TURIN REAL OR FAKE? • Radiocarbon dating reveals that the Shroud of Turin was woven in the 14th century. Yet the cloth that contains the faint imprint of a naked man is still viewed as one of history’s greatest mysteries. Speculation continues based on ancient written sources as well as new results from the laboratory.

SECRET HEIRS OF THE TEMPLARS • In 1717, London craftsmen founded the first Grand Lodge of the Freemasons. But Freemasonry goes back far further and historians are still trying find links to the Knights Templar. Important clues include fleeing knights, unwelcoming guilds and the construction of magnificent cathedrals in Europe.

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