: Investigating the massive underground vaults and tunnels, the show suggests these spaces were used to safeguard sacred relics, including the legendary Holy Grail , during the fall of Jerusalem.
The episode begins by setting the stage in the late 11th century, a time of deep religious division and the rise of the Seljuk Turks, which threatened Christian pilgrims. It details the formation of the Order around 1119 in Jerusalem, led by figures like Hugh de Payens. A central theme is the —a unique concept where men took religious vows of poverty and chastity while simultaneously serving as elite combat troops. Architectural Secrets and the Temple Mount : Investigating the massive underground vaults and tunnels,
: The documentary examines the theory that the Templars chose this site to uncover ancient relics or knowledge buried beneath what they believed was Solomon’s Temple. A central theme is the —a unique concept
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the Order's headquarters on the in Jerusalem. including the legendary Holy Grail