I watched that episode as well. Very interesting, and it's not the only time the history channel has aired somthing on the Templars. From things I have read about the Templars I got the vibe that they ended up being overprivalaged bullies. I'm assuming that they didn't start out that way though. I have always wished that the crusader knights were recruitable to their respective factions, even though I know its not very accurate historically.