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Darby · 13-08-2004, 07:47

The one I heard and read about went back to the 1300's, and was the treachery of the Pope and Phillip the Fair (King of France) who were both broke and envied the power and riches of the Knights Templars. So they organised a take over by raiding (simultaineously) and taking over the Templars castles and riches. All this was to be carried out in secret and commenced on Friday the 13th, sometime in 1326? or so.

This was carried out with great effect throughout most of Europe, and thousands of templars were murdered or captured and tortured (mainly to death). Their wealth was confiscated, and naturally went to the Pope and Phillip.

It was regarded as the greatest day of infamy in history and all were warned to beware on Friday the 13th!!

Good job I watched out to-day as I nearly had an accident on the way to work (women drivers...!!)

13-08-2004, 07:47	#14
Darby Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Albions End Posts: 691 Liked: 2 times Rep Power: 44	Re: The dreaded Friday 13th. The one I heard and read about went back to the 1300's, and was the treachery of the Pope and Phillip the Fair (King of France) who were both broke and envied the power and riches of the Knights Templars. So they organised a take over by raiding (simultaineously) and taking over the Templars castles and riches. All this was to be carried out in secret and commenced on Friday the 13th, sometime in 1326? or so. This was carried out with great effect throughout most of Europe, and thousands of templars were murdered or captured and tortured (mainly to death). Their wealth was confiscated, and naturally went to the Pope and Phillip. It was regarded as the greatest day of infamy in history and all were warned to beware on Friday the 13th!! Good job I watched out to-day as I nearly had an accident on the way to work (women drivers...!!)