Jacques de Molay - Grand Master, Prisoner, Martyr

On 18 March 1314, or possibly 11 March, Jacques de Molay, last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was burned at the stake on a small island in the Seine, bringing a dramatic close to one of the medieval world's most powerful military orders. Over seven centuries later, his fate still provokes historical and popular fascination. Who was the man behind the myth?

The re-organization of the Papacy in the 12th and 13th Century

The 12th and 13th centuries were transformative periods for the papacy, marked by significant administrative reforms, increased political power, and theological developments. This era witnessed the papacy consolidating its influence over both ecclesiastical and secular realms. The organization of the papacy during this time set the foundations for its role in the subsequent centuries.