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Otto Rahn, Nazi Grail Hunter | Richard Stanley

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Echoes of Heresy: The Cathar Legacy

This chapter investigates the brutal historical persecution of the Cathar people during the Albigensian Crusade, shedding light on the gruesome methods employed to suppress heresy. It examines the cultural and intellectual repercussions of these atrocities, illustrating how they stunted societal growth and fostered enduring themes of otherness. The narrative culminates at Montségur, the last bastion of the Cathars, where the struggle for faith and existence against overwhelming odds serves as a poignant reminder of resilience.

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