In January 2016, the History Channel announced the development of Knightfall, a historical drama series centered on the enigmatic and powerful Knights Templar. The show was conceived by Don Handfield ...

Rhode Island has four “commanderies,” or lodges, of Knights Templar whose members meet once a month, generally in Masonic ...

Maria Theresa of Spain was an infanta (meaning ‘princess’) of the Spanish Empire who lived during the 17 th century. She belonged to the Spanish branch of the House of Habsburg, and is best-known for ...

The Anglo-French war of 1294-1303 has not been the subject of a major study since the early 1900s. Recent histories tend to treat it as a sideshow compared to King Edward I’s wars in Wales and ...

Few organizations from the medieval world fascinate modern audiences to compare with the Knights Templar. This crusading Christian military order – famous for its red cross on white mantle – has ...

VATICAN CITY — It's not the Holy Grail, but for fans of "The Da Vinci Code" and its tantalizing story line about the Knights Templar, it could be the next best thing. Ignored for centuries, documents ...

Throughout history, monarchs have clashed with the Catholic Church, often leading to dramatic rebellions that reshaped nations. These conflicts were driven by the desire for autonomy, power, or ...

(OSV News) — Many sacred beliefs of our Catholic faith can be traced to the 21 ecumenical councils held since the fourth century. Called either an ecumenical (universal) or a general council, these ...

Nicholas Boccasini was born in Treviso, Italy, in 1240. When he was 14, he entered the Dominican Order, and after 14 years of study, he became a lector of theology, an office he filled for several ...

For centuries, Friday the 13th has been shrouded in mystery, fear, and superstition. It’s the day that sends shivers down the spines of the superstitious, a date so infamous that many hotels skip the ...

Friday the 13th brings along a slew of myths and superstitions. Some people sidestep ladders and dodge black cats. Others are left wondering what all the fuss is about. Sign up for our Newsletters ...