Carl Cookson is an adventurer, a collector with a genuine passion for history.  Best known as an expert on Sky HISTORY's smash hit TV series 'Lost Relics of the Knights Templar' and 'Lost Relic Hunters'.

When he's not at home in Knutsford, Cheshire, he's traveling the globe, exploring historic locations and adding to his collection of relics, bikes or cars.  A Scouser from humble beginnings, Carl is an entrepreneur, having created and sold 'Swift Rent a Car' he's gone on to run several successful businesses. Still very much grounded to his roots, he has the ability to connect with a wide audience, making history accessible for everyone.