Chapter
The Rise and Fall of the Renewed Order of the Temple
15:14 - 22:48 (07:34)
Joseph and Luke formed the Renewed Order of the Temple, with Joseph claiming to be the reincarnation of one of the Knights Templar. The group amassed 600 members and controlled around $93 million at their peak but eventually collapsed due to financial mismanagement and scandals.
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Joseph discovers his new friend Luke is a member of the renewed order of the temple, tracing back to the Knights Templar.
15:14 - 18:30 (03:15)
Summary
Joseph discovers his new friend Luke is a member of the renewed order of the temple, tracing back to the Knights Templar. Luke recruits new members while Joseph runs things from Switzerland until a scandal prompts the Pope to order all Templars in Europe to be arrested followed by the disbandment of the order.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of the Renewed Order of the Temple
Episode66: The Order of the Solar Temple: Suicide Cult Based On The Knights Templar
PodcastLights Out
Joseph Di Mambro founded the Order of the Solar Temple, which claimed to be based on the traditions of the Knights Templar.
18:31 - 21:07 (02:36)
Summary
Joseph Di Mambro founded the Order of the Solar Temple, which claimed to be based on the traditions of the Knights Templar. Members were encouraged to give money to the organization in exchange for spiritual alignment, and some speculate that even Princess Grace of Monaco was initiated into the group.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of the Renewed Order of the Temple
Episode66: The Order of the Solar Temple: Suicide Cult Based On The Knights Templar
PodcastLights Out
Members of a doomsday cult called "The Order of the Solar Temple" believed they were destined to escape an impending apocalypse and become part of a chosen few to rebuild society.
21:07 - 22:48 (01:41)
Summary
Members of a doomsday cult called "The Order of the Solar Temple" believed they were destined to escape an impending apocalypse and become part of a chosen few to rebuild society. However, their beliefs led to tragic ends, including mass suicides and murders.