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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 1H 29M

Otto Rahn, Nazi Grail Hunter | Richard Stanley

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Filmmaker Richard Stanley joins us to unpack his incredible book "Otto Rahn: Grail Hunter" - the true story of a gay Jewish medievalist who became the SS's chief grail hunter in Nazi Germany. We explore Stanley's own supernatural experiences on Montségur (getting trapped by lightning), the brutal genocide of the Cathars, and why this whole story feels disturbingly relevant right now. From Lucifer's emerald diadem to disappearing treasures to Stanley's decades-long quest through the most mysterious corners of southern France. Good times! Show Notes Get the book here. Previous documentary trailer mentioned in the episode.

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