Episode 37 - The Ahnenerbe

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when history, mythology, sacred sites, and wartime legend begin to overlap?In this episode of Arcane Station, Mike Porter takes a deep dive into the world surrounding the Ahnenerbe, the SS research organization tied to ancestry, archaeology, and some of the most enduring legends of the twentieth century.From the ideological roots of Thule, to the traditions surrounding Vril, Hollow Earth, and Agartha, this episode follows the threads that connect sacred landscapes, ancient relics, wartime expeditions, Antarctica lore, and the postwar stories that continue to shape popular culture today.We explore Wewelsburg, Tibet, relic traditions such as the Holy Grail and the Spear of Destiny, the expansion of the mythology through film and games like Indiana Jones, graphic novels like Hellboy, and video games like Wolfenstein, and why these stories continue to evolve across generations.Support the show