19. (Sort of) Off Topic: △ The Bavarian Illuminati

Send us Fan MailThis week, Max is going to tell us all the true history of the Bavarian Illuminati, and how what started as a bunch of rich white guys arguing about nothing somehow resulted in a bunch of people accusing Taylor Swift of being a lizard person. Enjoy!Sources“Illuminati” on Wikipedia “The New World Order conspiracy: Illuminati” on Wikipedia “9 questions about the Illuminati you were too afraid to ask” by Phil Edwards for Vox “What is the fascination with the Illuminati conspiracy?” narrated by Sophia Smith Galer for the BBC “What is the Illuminati conspiracy theory?” by Fred Kelly for TheWeek.com “Secrets of the Illuminati: the Top-Secret Society With Plans to Rule the World” from SPYSCAPE Full free text of “Proofs of a Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe” by John Robison “The Eye of Providence: The symbol with a secret meaning?” by Matthew Wilson for the BBC Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at [email protected]