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From Knights to Kings: Why Paris’s Square du Temple is History’s Greatest Plot Twist

Swords, Kings, and a Friday the 13th Arrest: How a Parisian Garden Holds the Secrets of the Knights Templar and the French Monarchy

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Sep 26, 2025
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I’ve been diving deep into Dan Jones’s incredible history, The Templars, and let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like realising a legendary, ancient location is now just a beautiful Parisian park! If you’re looking for a spot in the City of Light where you can literally walk over centuries of epic history—from sworn crusaders to guillotined royalty—t…

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