A troubadour legend in Old Occitan
This medieval story comes from a collection of Old Occitan Vida — “Lives” of famous and not so famous troubadour poets. It represents a particular …
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The Strasbourg Manuscript and the Swedish Rite’s legend about the Templars’ treasures
This Masonic legend, mostly told in the Swedish Rite lodges, is a curious variation of stories surrounding the final days of Jacques de Molay. The …
“Templar Road” in Rocamadour
This early 20th century postcard features one of the most picturesque places in Southern France — Rocamadour (Rocamador in Occitan), located in the Lot department. …
“Templar skulls” in Gavarnie
The commune of Gavarnie in southwestern France boasts a unique and strange set of relics. The local church has an enclosed wooden case containing human …