The Hellfire Clubs

Their president? The devil. Their customs? “Horrid impieties.” Hellfire Clubs started in the 18th century as unruly gatherings devoted to hedonism and blasphemy. Most of what we know about them comes from rumors — each more lurid than the last. Hannah and Suruthi dive into the history and legends of this group of secret societies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Their promises are alluring and their influence oh-so-subtle. Every week on Sinister Societies, friends Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire examine the unbelievable crimes and everyday insidiousness of cults. Expect plenty of prophets, apocalypses, and doom... alongside everything from bunkers and booze to utopias and URLs. A Spotify Original from Parcast.