On Episode 83 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes back Dave Gashaw to delve into Skull and Bones, Yale’s most infamous secret society. They discuss its founding roots, alleged ties to the Bavarian Illuminati, conspiracy theories involving the CIA and the Bush family, and how Ivy League secret societies intersect with espionage and political power.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:12 The Sinister Lore of Skull and Bones
03:22 The Evolution of Perceptions
04:21 Comparing Secret Societies at Yale and Harvard
07:00 Elite Clubs and Networking
18:36 The Structure and Membership of Skull and Bones
19:06 The Origins of the Number 322
27:35 The Egalitarian Purpose of Secret Societies
28:18 William Huntington Russell and the Opium Trade
29:19 The Benefits of Secret Society Membership
30:13 The Secret Society at Yale: Skull and Bones
34:08 Initiation Rituals and Controversies of Skull and Bones
41:20 Skull and Bones' Island: Deer Island
43:00 Conspiracy Theories and the Influence of Skull and Bones
52:55 Skull and Bones as a Feeder for Government and Business Elites
59:01 Conclusion
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