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Apr 2023
1h 44m

De la mythologie scandinave au christian...

BENJAMIN BRILLAUD
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ENTRETIEN - Templiers, Hospitaliers… Les ordres religieux-militaires c’est quoi ? - Avec Philippe Josserand
Si je vous dis “croisade”, vous allez peut-être penser aux Templiers, aux Hospitaliers, ou encore aux Teutoniques. Ça, ce sont certainement les ordres religieux-militaires les plus connus ! Les plus connus peut-être, mais clairement pas les seuls. Il y en a eu beaucoup d’autres, ... Show More
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Apr 14
EXTRAIT - La naissance de l’ordre des Templiers - Avec Philippe Josserand
Vous allez pouvoir entendre dans quelques jours sur le podcast un entretien en compagnie de Philippe Josserand. Philippe, c’est un spécialiste des ordres religieux-militaires, et ce sera justement l’occasion de revenir ensemble sur leur histoire. Mais quand je vous parle de ces o ... Show More
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Tout petit je croyais que l’Inuit avait son igloo, l’Amérindien son tipi, le pirate son bateau, le légionnaire romain son camp fortifié et le chevalier médiéval, son château fort en pierre. Bon, c’était à moitié faux et très cliché, mais n’empêche que les “camps de base” de l’Ant ... Show More
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