Knights Templar: Fearsome & Unstoppable Crusaders | Decoding the Past (S1, E12) | Full Episode

For nearly two centuries, the Knights Templar were the medieval world's most powerful order. See more in Season 1, Episode 12, "The Templar Code, Part 1." #HISTORY #DecodingThePast Catch up on past seasons of your favorite HISTORY series on HISTORY Vault, commercial free! https://www.historyvault.com/youtube Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW:    / @history   Chapters: 0:00 The Crusades and the Templars' Origin 8:23 The Secret Excavation of the Temple Mount 17:17 The Rise of a Holy Military Order 24:56 The Templars as Bankers and Empire Builders 31:50 The Battle of Hattin and the Fall of Jerusalem 40:09 The End of the Crusades and Templar Purpose 43:02 The Arrests and Downfall on Friday the 13th 44:26 The Inquisition and Templar Torture ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook:   / history   Instagram:   / history   TikTok:   / history   X:   / history   YouTube:    / @history   Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel Knights Templar: Fearsome & Unstoppable Crusaders | Decoding the Past (S1, E12) | Full Episode    / @history