The Knights Templar were and are still considered one of the most influential Christian orders in the history of religions. For over two centuries, the Knights enjoyed considerable fame and power, ...

In the early days of the Templars, as their numbers were small, the Knights lived by the Rule of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where the canons first found shielding. However, in 1129, at the C...

The Knights Templar is a well-known order. They hold up a firm spot in the history of religions. What are less known, however, are the Cistercians, kin of the Templars. While the knights are known...

Banners played an important role in wars in the medieval ages. They were considered a symbol of moral enforcement, and it distinguished regiments from others on the battlegrounds. The Knights Templ...

The Latin Rule also referred to as the "Specific Behavior for the Templar Order," is a document that organizes all aspects of the order's members' lives. It also details out what is allowed and is ...

Living monastically does not come at a low price. In fact, every monastic order has a set of rules by which members need to abide in order to keep the order well-governed. The Knights Templar also ...

In the middle ages, seals worked as a way to authenticate documents. They were used to make a fixed engraving in trading and official exchanges. The seals were carved in blocks that are pressed int...

Thomas Smith Webb is considered to be the Father of the York Rite or the American Rite. Born on October 30, 1771, in Boston, Massachusetts, Webb grew up as a printer’s apprentice in Boston before c...

The rose is a flower that has been used in the traditions, folklore, and symbolism of several cultures and religions all through the ages. The rose has represented romance, wisdom, duality and othe...