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Saint Denis - blueprint of the Gothic cathedrals in France

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The first appearance of what can truly be considered ‘Gothic’, both in architecture and sculpture, is attributed to the rebuilding of the r...

André de Montbard - co founder of the Knights Templar

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André de Montbard (5 November ca 1097 or 1103 -17 October 1156) was the fifth (Grand) Master of the Knights Templar and also one of the earl...

A probable Templar location at De Bijvanck, Beek, The Netherlands

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Estate De Bijvank in Beek, Montfoort municipality, is a centuries-old estate, which currently consists mainly of forest. It is known for its...

The last Templar stands - Sidon and Cyprus

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On the 28th of May, 1291, the Templar fortress of Acre fell to the Mamluks. All of its inhabitants were killed. After Acre fell, the rest of...

A Templar location at Chaam, The Netherlands

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The Templar Order owned a farmstead and a right to tithes at Chaam. This property was administered from the Ter Brake commandery in Alpen.

Are the blue stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral Templar?

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The blue stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are renowned for their vibrant colour. They were coloured using a mineral containing co...

Commemoration of the 711th anniversary of the death of Jacques de Molay

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On March 18, 2025 we commemorate the 711th anniversary of the death of the last official Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques de Mol...

A Templar location at Breda, The Netherlands

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In the town of Breda, the Netherlands, the Templars are said to have built a chapel on the corner of what are now the Halstraat and the St. ...

The 12th century school of Chartres - mathematics and geometry keys to beauty and aesthetics

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  " The Renaissance of the 12th century is maybe even more interesting to study than the ‘Renaissance’ most people are familiar with....