The Knights Templar were the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages, legendarily entrusted with protecting Christianity’s most prized relic—the Holy Grail. Knightfall goes deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks. From their battles in the Holy Land, to their complex relationship with the King of France, to the betrayal that would ultimately lead to their tragic dissolution, the story of the Knights Templar has never been fully told until now. Join historical consultant to KNIGHTFALL Dan Jones as he speaks to the cast...
In the final episode of the first season of the Knightfall podcast, historian Dan Jones talks to Padraic Delaney (Gawain), Simon Merrells (Tancrede), Ed Stoppard (King Philip IV) and Olivia Ross (Queen Joan) about the amazing season finale, the journey their characters have been on and what they...
Published 02/08/18
Historian and Templar expert Dan Jones speaks to Simon Merrells (Tancrede) and Lourdes Faberes (Altani) about the Templar Knight's fight with the returning Mongol assassin, and the dangers that came with it. Dan also reveals what excommunication would have looked like in the 14th Century and the...
Published 02/01/18
Knightfall's historical consultant Dan Jones talks to Julian Ovenden (William de Nogaret) and Sabrina Bartlett (Princess Isabella) about their characters and their complex relationship that has been a driving factor in the key events of the show so far. We'll also be speaking to Ed Stoppard (King...
Published 01/25/18