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The Women Who Resurrected the Illuminati Myth
Manage episode 433090128 series 3586930
If it weren't for rich lady fascist Nesta Webster, Illuminati conspiracy theories might've died off ages ago. Host Cristen Conger (Unladylike) unravels the unhinged women's history of antisemitic Illuminati propaganda and its role in shaping today’s conspiracy-pilled, post-factual era. Cultural historian Lindsay Porter further introduces us to the French Revolution roots of Illuminati mythmaking, how Nesta resurrected it and what's kept it alive ever since.
(00:00) Introduction to Conspiracy, She Wrote
(01:17) Understanding Conspiracy Theories
(04:48) The Real Illuminati: Origins and History
(12:37) The Rise of Nesta Webster
(24:58) The Spread of Illuminati Conspiracies
(29:53) Women's Roles in Conspiracy Culture
(32:39) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode 1 sources and transcript.
Inbox: [email protected]
Instagram: @conspiracyshewrote, @unladylikemedia
Website: conspiracyshewrote.com
Patreon: The Cabal
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Conspiracy, She Wrote is an Unladylike Media production, created, written and hosted by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee. Engineering by Ameeta Ganatra.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 episodes
Manage episode 433090128 series 3586930
If it weren't for rich lady fascist Nesta Webster, Illuminati conspiracy theories might've died off ages ago. Host Cristen Conger (Unladylike) unravels the unhinged women's history of antisemitic Illuminati propaganda and its role in shaping today’s conspiracy-pilled, post-factual era. Cultural historian Lindsay Porter further introduces us to the French Revolution roots of Illuminati mythmaking, how Nesta resurrected it and what's kept it alive ever since.
(00:00) Introduction to Conspiracy, She Wrote
(01:17) Understanding Conspiracy Theories
(04:48) The Real Illuminati: Origins and History
(12:37) The Rise of Nesta Webster
(24:58) The Spread of Illuminati Conspiracies
(29:53) Women's Roles in Conspiracy Culture
(32:39) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode 1 sources and transcript.
Inbox: [email protected]
Instagram: @conspiracyshewrote, @unladylikemedia
Website: conspiracyshewrote.com
Patreon: The Cabal
. . .
Conspiracy, She Wrote is an Unladylike Media production, created, written and hosted by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee. Engineering by Ameeta Ganatra.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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