Lost Relics of the Knights Templar

Lost Relics of the Knights Templar

2020
2 Seasons
7.0
Documentary

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.

Episodes

The Himmler Helmet
E1Apr 16, 2020

The Himmler Helmet

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?

The Chalice
E2Apr 23, 2020

The Chalice

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.

The Sword
E3Apr 30, 2020

The Sword

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.

Libation Vessel
E4May 7, 2020

Libation Vessel

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?

Reliquary Box
E5May 14, 2020

Reliquary Box

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

Top Cast

Josh Gates

Josh Gates

Narrator

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Hamilton White

Self - Host

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Carl Cookson

Self - Host