The Origins Of Friday The 13th Being Unlucky
- By
Marcus Lowth
- July 13, 2018
- August 30, 2020
- 6 min read
- Expert Opinion
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- Conspiracy Theory Analysis, Historical
Perhaps most of us will think of a 1970s horror movie set by a lake when Friday the 13th comes up in conversation. Or some of us will keep an extra eye out for black cats and the direction they are walking. Or even take extra care not to walk under any ladders. The fact is, most of us know the date is famous for being unlucky, but many are perhaps uncertain of why. Although there are many theories, historically, one stands out from the rest.
A dramatic depiction of a Knights Templar
On Friday 13th October 1307, King Philip of France had the Knights Templar hunted down, imprisoned, tortured, and eventually executed. The arrests were months in the planning with raids on Templar strongholds taking place simultaneously at dawn. ...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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