701 years ago, on October 13, 1307, the French state put an end to the largest “virus” growing within France – a new multinational, known as “the Knights Templar”, reporting only to the Pope. It had held the French state at financial ransom for several years, and action was felt to be required. In Southern France, there were even rumours of how the Knights Templar were preparing to create their own state. But with one brief order – engineered with the help of the Pope – the order came to an end, its assets either taken over by the state, or by other multinationals, such as the Knights Hospitallers.

Of course, in 1307, it was reported that millions of funds disappeared from the Temple treasury in Paris, some arguing that the “Templar fleet” sailed to Scotland, or onwards to the US. The head of the order, Jacques de Molay, was arrested, charged, and when he eventually recanted a confession, was burnt at the stake.

On October 13, 2008, the English government performed a similar coup. And whether by coincidence or design, there are many direct parallels. This time, it is Gordon Brown who has largely taken over British banking, and has made it a state-controlled entity. At the same, the leaders of banks such as RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) and HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland) – which happen to show, by another interesting coincidence, a strong Scottish link in their title – have been asked to step down. In fact, to make it all the more “funny”, Halifax, of course, is a town in Nova Scotia – New Scotland – and it is often linked with that mysterious “Oak Island Mystery”, which has often been linked with the Templar treasure.

That Brown means business, is clear, as the usual bonus system and other incentives so many high executives take for granted, will not apply for them. It is on par with the actions the French government took against the Templars. Public burning at the stake is no longer a 21st century thing. In the coming days, the popular tabloids will do a lynching of their own.

In 1307, the French king informed other nations that similar actions in their countries against the Templars were required. On October 13, 2008, Gordon Brown equally stressed that other nations were going to perform similar part-nationalisations of leading banks.

Gordon Brown has labelled the steps he took “unprecedented, but essential”. Though essential it might be, it is clear that it is not unprecedented. And it is interesting that he did so on another October 13, precisely 700 plus 1 years after the demise of the first such “putsch” by the French government. As much as this is coincidental, it is also clear that if Jung were still amongst us, he would have a field day in mapping the synchronicities that are occurring.

History might not be rewritten on October 13, 2008; history might however be repeating itself?

The Rennessence Team

Hugo Soskin has led a fascinating life at the epicenter of Rennes-le-Château madness. This should come as no surprise, for he is the son of the Rennes-le-Château legend, Henry Lincoln. Still, it would be fair to call Hugo a reluctant Rennie, for he has little time for the alleged mystery and the craziness that comes along with it. However, that has not stopped him from embarking on his own adventure, having worked on a campsite for a season where he absorbed the culture and rhythms of life in Rennes-les-Bains. In fact Hugo’s entire life has in one way or another been in the shadow of Rennes-le-Château.

Does Hugo have a theory on Rennes-le-Château you ask? You bet he does, and is it any wonder that it’s not the same as his father’s?

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