Other books by Sharan Newman
Concerned about the End of the World? It's happening!
But not to worry, it's already happend hundreds of times before. In her new book, Sharan Newman digs into end of the world theories and shows us that whether it's aliens, natural disaster, or the Rapture, our civilization has been there and done that. So hold on tight and wait for the end! Available in stores April 6th.
In the year 1119, these noblemen found their calling as protectors of the faithful on a dangerous pilgrimage to newly conquered Jersusalem. Appearing as saviors on horseback, they spawned Arthurian legends-but their arrogance, wealth, and secrecy made them targets of hatred and violence. Today, the Templars have been construed as everything from a Masonic society to archaic keepers of the Holy Grail. Although history tells of only two hundred years between their valiant rise and dramatic downfall, these figures continue to invite speculation. back to top
The Da Vinci Code - it is a cultural phenomenon of extraordinary proportions, having created not only legions of readers but also hundreds of questions from each of them. Is the story true? Does the Opus Dei exist? Who are the Templars? What is the Holy Grail and whom does it serve? And to meet this barrage of questions there have been a number of books. However, none before have met the needs of the curious non-partisan. The Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; $14) by medieval scholar and novelist Sharan Newman is the first to deliver a nonfiction companion to The Da Vinci Code. The Real History fills in some background on several places, events and subjects mentioned in the book, while shedding light on some of the mysteries of the Dark Ages. back to top