Fabricating Identity: The Dark Legacy of Lanz von Liebenfels

This chapter explores the life and motivations of George von Liebenfels, a figure who created a new Templar order centered on racial purity. It examines his elaborate deceptions, including a false noble lineage, and how his ideologies influenced early Aryan race movements and nationalist sentiments. The narrative reveals the intertwining of mythology, identity fabrication, and extremist beliefs that ultimately shaped the foundations of far-right ideologies.