Talking Templars: Assassins versus Templars - Medievalists.net
The Assassins and Knights Templar were distinct yet interconnected military-religious groups during the Crusades, with unexpected parallels in identity and conflict.
Victory in Death: The Templars at Cresson - Medievalists.net
Templar zeal led to reckless charges against vastly superior forces, turning battlefield defeats into celebrated martyrdom and precluding negotiated truces.
The Knights Templar and Ismaili Assassins built parallel reputations centered on the promise of death, blending factual history with layered myth and corporate-style brand creation.
Holborn office redevelopment to include 300-person cultural "dome"
A new cultural venue will open in Holborn, incorporating elements of its historical site. It aims to enhance public space while providing modern office facilities.