Episode 55: Episode #55 – Richard B. Spence: Aleister Crowley, British Intelligence, & The Russian Revolution

In Episode #55 of the WakingWorld podcast, we are joined by Richard B. Spence, author of Secret Agent 666: Aleister Crowley, British Intelligence, and the Occult. Richard, a Professor Emeritus of History from the University of Idaho, shares the fascinating and often misunderstood history of Aleister Crowley, his deep ties to British intelligence, and his influence within the occult world. The conversation expands to cover the enigmatic Sidney Reilly, often called the "British James Bond," and his connections to Leon Trotsky and the Russian Revolution. Richard provides a unique perspective on these historical figures and the complex interactions between espionage, political movements, and the occult. This episode offers a deep dive into the intersections of intelligence, revolution, and mysticism, all crucial to understanding the power structures of the early 20th century.Tags:Richard B. Spence, Aleister Crowley, British Intelligence, Secret Agent 666, occult, espionage, Sidney Reilly, Trotsky, Russian Revolution, British intelligence, occult history, secret societies, historical espionage, Crowley’s legacy, Trotsky’s influence, British intelligence and occult, revolution, mystical influence, early 20th century history, occult espionage, Russian history, Trotsky and the revolution, espionage in Russia, occult movements, British spies, intelligence networks, secret agents, Crowley and espionage, occult research, Trotsky's impact, political revolutions, British secret service, occult practices, Trotskyism, historical conspiracies, secret agents in history, Crowley and politics, occult influence on politics, revolutionary movements, secret societies and politics, occultism in history, history of intelligence, Crowley’s role in history, Sidney Reilly and espionage, Crowley’s influence on espionage, esoteric history, British occultism, mysticism and politics, Russian political history, hidden power structures, mystical espionage, esoteric intelligence.