The Women Who Resurrected the Illuminati Myth

If it weren't for rich lady fascist Nesta Webster, Illuminati conspiracy theories might've died off ages ago. Host Cristen Conger (Unladylike) unravels the unhinged women's history of antisemitic Illuminati propaganda and its role in shaping today’s conspiracy-pilled, post-factual era. Cultural historian Lindsay Porter further introduces us to the French Revolution roots of Illuminati mythmaking, how Nesta resurrected it and what's kept it alive ever since. (00:00) Introduction to Conspiracy, She Wrote(01:17) Understanding Conspiracy Theories(04:48) The Real Illuminati: Origins and History(12:37) The Rise of Nesta Webster(24:58) The Spread of Illuminati Conspiracies(29:53) Women's Roles in Conspiracy Culture(32:39) Conclusion and Final ThoughtsEpisode 1 sources and transcript.Inbox: conspiracyshewrote@gmail.comInstagram: @conspiracyshewrote, @unladylikemediaWebsite: conspiracyshewrote.comPatreon: The Cabal . . .Conspiracy, She Wrote is an Unladylike Media production, created, written and hosted by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee. Engineering by Ameeta Ganatra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ever wonder why women get caught up in conspiracies, how anti-vax attracts moms, or where tradwives came from? Host Cristen Conger (Unladylike) untangles the wildest webs of conspiracy theories spun by and about women—from the lady fascists who spread Illuminati conspiracies a century ago to Beyoncé Illuminati rumors today. With expert guests and unexpected angles, each episode unravels the cultural currents that fuel these gendered narratives, connecting the dots between memes, misogyny and misinformation gone wild. Grab your red string and follow along.Inbox: conspiracyshewrote@gmail.comInstagram: @unladylikemediaWebsite: conspiracyshewrote.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.