Priory of Sion
Conspiracy theories tagged "Priory of Sion."
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Debunked
Holy Grail as Jesus Bloodline / Mary Magdalene Theory
The 1982 book 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' proposed that 'Sangreal' means 'royal blood' (sang real) rather than 'Holy Grail' — that Mary Magdalene carried Jesus's child to France.
1982 · United Kingdom · Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln
Debunked
Priory of Sion — Secret Society Guarding the Grail
The Priory of Sion was a hoax created in 1956 by Pierre Plantard — its forged documents (Dossiers Secrets) were planted in France's Bibliotheque nationale before exposure in 1993.
1956 · France · Pierre Plantard, Philippe de Cherisey, Henry Lincoln
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Rennes-le-Chateau Treasure Mystery
Why did a poor French village priest suddenly become wealthy in 1891? Theories propose Cathar treasure, Templar gold, Vatican secrets, or Merovingian bloodlines hidden in the tiny Pyrenean church.
1891 · France · Berenger Sauniere, Marie Denarnaud, Pierre Plantard