Lost Relics of the Knights Templar

This series is mostly based on romantic notions and has almost zero authentic, scholarly research being done. A lot of their "research" is grasping at straws. Their conclusions are based on the most tenuous connections one could make. Further, some of the information they give is just blatantly false, as anyone with even a basic understanding of authentic history can tell. Complete rubbish. I'm guessing the two rich guys created the show in an attempt to portray themselves as serious academics. I'm disappointed that Josh Gates agreed to narrate this with as much drivel as the series contains.

Whoever these two "antique collector" guys are, they ring all the creep factor alarm bells.

Looking at them makes one's skin crawl, but, hey, they want you to trust them to buy into some stories about their junk since they're entirely too self-interested and sociopathic to let actual Historians, conservators, and people who's whole lives are dedicated to the the things they claim look at the things at ANY reputable British museum, confirming provenance and other important bits they conveniently skip over.

Right, we paticipate in the travels of two self-made millionaires on their quest about a mystery of a Knight Templars treasure. Both of them don't seem to know much about history, and I coudn't figure that they cared too much about their lack. I've been to the Wewelsburg and in Tomar and I guess I could give you more historical insights than delivered here. So thanks for the pictures of those venues, but apart from that I was only annoyed. So it's more like following two unsympathetic guys on a holiday to places they find astonishing. That's pretty boring to watch and there's not much of a value to gain out of it. Indeed, if they would do a tour to their favourite pubs that might be more entertaining ... and maybe even more educational?

Lynn Pinknett's appearance on episode 2 of season 2 just destroyed any credibility this show had. Spouting her far-fetched theories about the Black Madonna and her heretical, blasphemous, unsubstantiated views on Jesus as fact...it's laughable. To hear someone spouting off authoritatively about "DaVinci Code"- like fantasies as fact makes the whole thing a sham. A pity, because the factual, historical aspects have been enlightening and enjoyable.

"In the last days, scoffers will come..." Lynn Pinknett's appearance here at least confirms biblical prophecy.

I like this they do not automatically assume everything is genuine or jump to fantastical inclusions. Obviously they want their items to be real but they are pretty careful to not say it's not known for sure. Plus Josh Gates narration is perfect.