Garden of Doom E. 167 The Real Robyn Hoode plus Templars

We all know the story. England is divided along Norman and Saxon lines. A young noble returns home only to learn his father has lost his lands and title, merely because he's Saxon. The Regent Prince John is supposedly taking these rash actions to pay a ransom for his captured, crusader brother: Richard the Lion Hearted. However, John is taxing and levying not to raise the ransom, but to enrich himself and consolidate his power. Robin becomes a rebellious outlaw, forming a group of merry men and providing a safe haven for Saxons within Sherwood Forest. He becomes a folk herp to the people, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. At the same time, he meets a Norman noble, Maid Marian, and they fall in love. At a critical juncture, Richard returns to England and sees the havoc his brother has wrought, while revealing he was not ransomed. John is undone. Robin is restored. Richard re-takes his throne and it's a brighter day for Norman Saxon relations. But, is any of it true? If so, which parts are true and which are false? And how are Templars related? Archeologist, author, featured expert on "Ancient Aliens", and three time guest, Mark Olly, has the answers for us. Did I mention templars? Yeah, we get a great primer on them as well.