Lost Relics of the Knights Templar
2020 · Documentary · 2 Seasons · 10 Episodes ·
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
1. The Himmler HelmetTreasure 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?
2. The ChaliceThe 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.
3. The SwordA 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.
4. Libation VesselExquisitely 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?
5. Reliquary BoxA look at what is arguably the most intriguing item in Carl and Hamilton's collection: the 15th-century reliquary casket. Season finale.
