KNIGHTS OF MALTA

Their millennium-old legacy includes some of history's most mysterious characters and relics, from the Holy Grail to King Solomon's riches, Freemasons, and the Barbary Pirates. From humble monks to fearsome warriors, the Knights of Malta became Europe's valiant and admired heroes.

Tales of the ancient order of knights unfold on this in-depth exploration. The Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta have a lengthy history that has seen them encounter some intriguing historical legends; even the mysterious Holy Grail has connections to the impenetrable group.

With origins shrouded in myth and a thousand-year legacy steeped in legends that continue to the present day, the Knights of Malta began as a Benedictine nursing order, evolving into a fearsome, militant Christian warrior tradition. Through interviews and re-enactments, their provocative connections to Solomon's riches, Barbary Coast pirates, Freemasons, and the Holy Grail are explored.