Richard Stanley

Filmmaker Richard Stanley, author of "Otto Rahn: Grail Hunter," shares the fascinating life of Otto Rahn, a gay Jewish scholar turned SS Grail hunter. Stanley recounts his own supernatural encounter at Montségur and reflects on the Cathars' brutal persecution during the Crusades. He discusses the chilling relevance of Rahn's story today and examines the complexities of his legacy, where academic pursuit collided with dark ideologies. The enduring myths of the Holy Grail and the transformative power of mystical journeys also take center stage.

Richard Stanley, a South African filmmaker known for his work in horror, discusses fascinating topics in this podcast. He explores the suppressed history of the Cathars, a group that rejected organized religion and emphasized direct spiritual communion. The podcast also delves into the Nazi obsession with the Holy Grail, the suppressed history of ancient high society and magical technology, and the blurring line between fiction and reality. There is also mention of an upcoming book on the controversial figure Otto Wilhelm Rahn and a discussion on uncovering lost history.