Grand Masters of a 1,000 Year Destiny – Their motto: Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum – To Defend the Faith and Serve the Poor. From humble monks to fearsome warrior knights, the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta embody an alluring thousand year legacy intertwined with intriguing legends of the riches of Solomon, Barbary coast pirates, Freemasons and the elusive Holy Grail. Through re-enactments and interviews filmed in twelve countries, witness the story of the legendary Knights of Malta – the gallant vanguard of the Maltese Cross. Bonus Disc: Knights in Armor – Before the era of guns, warrior knights on horseback won battles in hand-to-hand combat in the service of their lords. Explore how their armor, weapons, tournaments and a strict code of honor all contributed to the deadly, but vital medieval pursuit of war. DVD Features: Director Roberto Mitrotti Profile / Director’s Written Commentary / History of the Knights of Malta