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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.
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