Follow the quest for the Holy Grail and its link to the Templars

Explore the legends and lore of this powerful, influential society

Did The Da Vinci Code leave you hungry for more details about the Knights Templar? This plain-English guide explains who these mysterious figures were, how they rose so high, and why they fell so far. You'll explore Christian theories that involved the order and discover the role they played in important events, such as the French Revolution and the Civil War.

• How Knights lived their lives

• What led to the demise of the order

• The Templars' relationship to other secret societies

• What became of the fabled Templar treasure

• Who the modern-day Templars are