The Templar Knight

The Templar Knight

Share this post

The Templar Knight
The Templar Knight
Skanderbeg - Christian crusader and Muslim hero!

Skanderbeg - Christian crusader and Muslim hero!

A medieval warrior revered by two faiths - how did that happen?

Tony McMahon's avatar
Tony McMahon
Apr 16, 2023
∙ Paid

Share this post

The Templar Knight
The Templar Knight
Skanderbeg - Christian crusader and Muslim hero!
Share

Greetings Gold and Silver Templar Knights! I’ve just returned from Albania in south-eastern Europe. A country ruled in the past by ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Byzantines, Ottomans, and in the 20th century - it became part of the Communist bloc. Most incredibly, its national hero is a Christian crusader revered by Muslims. How did that happen?

I've just…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Templar Knight to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Tony McMahon
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share