A medieval society called the Knights Templar was also linked to Friday the 13th since the organization's members were arrested that day. However, this is not where the superstition really comes from.

Its knights were also renowned for bravery in battle—one Muslim writer called them “the fiercest fighters” of all the crusaders. However, beginning on Friday 13th October 1307 the Templars ...

When did Friday the 13th become synonymous with bad luck ... originated with the arrests of hundreds of members of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13, 1307." Theara Coleman has worked ...

Although the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday ... back to King Philip IV of France arresting hundreds of Knights ...

Common to modern folklore are myths about Friday the 13th being the most ... dates back to October 1307 when hundreds of the Knights Templar were arrested in France. Superstitions are often ...