Lost Relics of the Knights Templar

Synopsis

Lost Relics of the Knights Templar follows one of the world’s most prolific yet unknown treasure hunters, Hamilton White, and his long-time friend, Carl Cookson, as they trace the origin of an amazing hoard of relics – believed to have belonged to the legendary Knights Templar.

First Air Date: 2020-04-16

Last Air Date: 2021-10-04

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: Sky History

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Top Cast

Josh Gates as Narrator
Hamilton White as Self - Host
Carl Cookson as Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Himmler Helmet (2020-04-16)

Treasure hunter Hamilton White and friend Carl Cookson have an amazing hoard of relics - believed to have belonged to the Knights Templar. Can they prove their provenance?
Ep. 2: The Chalice (2020-04-23)

The most stunning relic in Hamilton and Carl's collection - the black obsidian chalice - is examined. The pair then head to Portugal to hunt for clues about the chalice.
Ep. 3: The Sword (2020-04-30)

A look at the most dramatic object in Hamilton and Carl's collection: the Knights Templar sword, which they believe might have been used at the Battle of Acre.
Ep. 4: Libation Vessel (2020-05-07)

Exquisitely shaped from marble, the libation vessel is Carl's favourite piece in the hoard. Could its four carved heads be depictions of John The Baptist?
Ep. 5: Reliquary Box (2020-05-14)

A look at what is arguably the most intriguing item in Carl and Hamilton's collection: the 15th-century reliquary casket. Season finale.