Did the Templars Create Friday the 13th?

Friday the 13th is one of the most well-known superstitions in the world.Many believe it began with the سقوط of the Knights Templar on October 13, 1307, when Philip IV of France ordered their arrest.But the truth is more complicated.The fear of 13 existed long before.Friday already carried symbolic weight.And the connection between the two may have come centuries later.So why do people still believe it?This episode explores the psychology of superstition, the power of narrative, and how history gets reshaped into stories that feel true—even when they aren’t.Content Note: This episode was created using AI-assisted writing and voice technology. All ideas and editorial direction are human-generated.