The Real Plague Knights of History (c. 1187) DOCUMENTARY

Documentary on the Leper Knights of St. Lazarus. Play Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus https://play.tacticusgame.com/invicta-0325 and use code "InvictaDante" for 2,000 Gold and 20 Energy. In this documentary we explore the mysterious origins of the historical plague knights. These had emerged in the early years of the Crusades as a monastic order which sought to treat those afflicted by Leprosy. Over the years they would see their institution grow. Yet even still they did not militarize alongside their fellow orders such as the Knights Hospitaller and the Knights Templar. It was only in 1187, on the cusp of the Third Crusade that these men took up arms. From this point on we cover their equipment, organization, and service history. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:51 Origins 07:24 Leprosy 10:04 Founding 13:03 Equipment 15:38 Organization 17:03 Training 18:04 Tactics 20:38 Service History 28:20 Resurrection 30:07 Outro Sources and Suggested Reading: "The History of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem" by Charles Savona-Ventura “The Order of Saint Lazarus and the Crusades” by Malcolm Barber "Leper Knights: The Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem in England" by David Marcombe #history #documentary

Added 21 Oct 2026