EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 1H 24M
The Castration Cult
from Theories of the Third Kind · host Theories of the Third Kind
In 18th-century Russia, the Skoptsy Cult took religious extremism to a whole new level, believing that castration was the key to salvation. It’s a wild, dark chapter in history that shows just how far people can go for their beliefs.To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYT- Get instant access to 200+ bonus Audio episodes - Sign up here: https://theoriesofthethirdkind.supercast.com
What this episode covers
In 18th-century Russia, the Skoptsy Cult took religious extremism to a whole new level, believing that castration was the key to salvation. It’s a wild, dark chapter in history that shows just how far people can go for their beliefs.To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYT- Get instant access to 200+ bonus Audio episodes - Sign up here: https://theoriesofthethirdkind.supercast.com
NOW PLAYING
The Castration Cult
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Dec 5, 2025 ·50m
Oct 9, 2025 ·33m
Oct 3, 2025 ·40m
Sep 11, 2025 ·31m
Aug 27, 2025 ·39m
Aug 18, 2025 ·54m