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The Rest Is HistoryMay 25, 2023
335: The Freemasons: History's Greatest Conspiracy Theory
About This Episode
A grubby, secretive cabal of devil worshippers that run the world, or a fraternity of like-minded individuals who enjoy eccentric rituals? Freemasonry, originating in the Middle Ages, played a significant role in the formation of the new American nation under George Washington, held the British empire together, and later served as a tool for authoritarianism and revolutionary conspiracy. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are joined by historian John Dickie on a journey to uncover the true history of the Freemasons, a society which has counted among its ranks Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, the Duke of Wellington, Shaquille O'Neale, and many more… *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Books Mentioned
“The rule book from 1723, the Anderson's Constitutions, as it's known, is the first to officially say, look, you can't have any women, can't have any slaves, can't have any, you know, whatever.”
ASIN: B09M5D1FW6
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“The Chevalier d'Eon is either a man who dresses as a woman or a woman who dresses as a woman but pretends to be a man and somehow become a Mason.”
ASIN: B0FXK9ZLWG
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“A strange thing that I had never realized before reading a book was that Freemasonry is linked to wiggery.”
ASIN: 1614274479
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The Man Who Would Be King
Rudyard Kipling
“The excerpt references Kipling's work, discussing the themes of Freemasonry and its portrayal in the story.”
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“The book discusses the influence of Freemasonry on modern history and society, highlighting its connections to various historical figures and events.”
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