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Knights Templar Credited with First International Travelers' Cheques
Original: The Knights Templar Issued the First International “Travelers’ Cheques” https:// buymeacoffee.com/newscafe/the- knights-
A widely shared history item recounts how the Knights Templar, the medieval military order, effectively issued the first international travellers' cheques. Pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land could deposit funds with the order in Europe and withdraw equivalents along the route, avoiding the dangers of carrying coin. The piece highlights the Templars' little-known role as early international bankers.
Why now: The surprising medieval origins of modern banking make for shareable history content.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 1 h ago to just now.
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- The Knights Templar Issued the First International “Travelers’ Cheques” https:// buymeacoffee.com/newscafe/the- knights-templar-issued-first-international-travelers-cheques # history # templar # knightstemplar # middleages # banking · brainscores@mastodon.world · 2
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