Rhode Island has four “commanderies,” or lodges, of Knights Templar whose members meet once a month, generally in Masonic ...
Warrior monks. Crusaders. Bankers. Martyrs. The Knights Templar weren’t just soldiers—they became symbols of loyalty, sacrifice, and mystery. Their story still fuels legends today.
Editor’s Note: A native son who was born in Salinas, California, in 1902, JOHN STEINBECK devoted himself to marine biology during his student years at Stanford University, an interest vividly ...