Dan Snow's History Hit Hellfire Club: Scandal & Satanism in Georgian England
Aug 5, 2024
Maddy, a storyteller with a flair for scandal, dives into the wild history of the Hellfire Club, notorious for its secretive and debauched gatherings. Alongside Anthony, they unravel tales of 18th-century elites engaging in orgies and sinister rituals. The conversation sheds light on the club's impact on societal views of masculinity and moral decadence. Listeners will be enthralled by anecdotes of chaotic initiations, class tensions, and the eerie paranormal legacy of the Hellfire Caves.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Unmasking the Hellfire Club
04:52 • 13min
Self-Representation and Gossip in 18th Century Hellfire Clubs
18:17 • 2min
The Scandalous Initiation of the Hellfire Club
20:39 • 12min
The Enduring Legacy of the Hellfire Club
32:57 • 6min
Shadows of the Hellfire Caves
38:52 • 8min
Exploring the Abyss of Paranormal Encounters
47:19 • 2min