Stars: Dominic Frisby
Director: Jane Bramwell-Barrie, Bertram Fenton
Lost Relics of the Knights Templar follows one of the world’s most prolific yet unknown treasure hunters, Hamilton White, and his friend, Carl Cookson, as they trace the origin of an amazing hoard of relics – believed to have belonged to the legendary Knights Templar.
S1 E1: The Himmler Helmet
Treasure 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?
S1 E2: The Chalice
The 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.
S1 E3: The Sword
This episode features the most dramatic object in the collection – the stunning Knights Templar Sword that Carl and Hamilton believe might have been used at the infamous battle of Acre – the last stand of the Knights Templar in the Holy Land.
S1 E4: Libation Vessel
Episode four centres on the Libation vessel. Exquisitely shaped from marble, it's Carl’s favourite piece from the hoard and in pristine condition; adorned with four carved heads.
S1 E5: Reliquary Box
The series finale focuses on the reliquary casket. Carl and Hamilton know the casket dates to a later period - probably early 15th century. Yet a series of engravings on it - the 'box code' - appears to make veiled references to Templar beliefs.