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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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- The Hellfire Club exemplified the stark contrast between the public decorum of Georgian elites and their secret indulgences in hedonistic rituals.
- The decline of the Hellfire Club was accelerated by rising societal scrutiny and political scandals, highlighting the vulnerability of elite reputations in the 1760s.
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The show will undergo some significant changes starting from August, responding to listener feedback and requests. New content will feature more of the favored topics, larger series, and enhanced storytelling techniques, providing deeper analyses of historical events. Episodes are now scheduled to release three times a week, creating a more consistent listening experience for the audience. This change marks a notable evolution in the show's format after nearly a decade of broadcasting.
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