History The Knights Templar Questions
The Templar Trials were a series of investigations and trials conducted by the Catholic Church and the French monarchy in the early 14th century. The trials were aimed at the Knights Templar, a powerful and wealthy medieval Christian military order. The Templars were accused of various charges, including heresy, idolatry, and financial corruption. The trials resulted in the dissolution of the order and the persecution and execution of many Templar members.