Why did Adolf Hitler consider the Spear of Longinus his Spear of Destiny?

from The Historylogy Podcast · host Shinil Subramanian Payamal

The Spear of Longinus is reputed to be the one that pierced Christ’s side as He hung upon the cross. Hitler discovered that there were at least three other “holy” spears in Europe at that time. One was in the Vatican. A second had been taken to Paris at the time of the Crusades. Another was to be found in a church in Cracow, Poland. But the Spear of Longinus, named after the Roman centurion who wielded it, had commanded most attention. The reason: attached to its handle is a nail reputedly used in the Crucifixion.Buy Links for 'Reader's Digest Strange Stories, Amazing Facts II':Amazon IndiaAmazon USAAnd don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest book reviews and tidbits from the pages of history.Please feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below:https://www.facebook.com/historylogy/https://twitter.com/historylogyhttps://www.instagram.com/historylogy/Affiliate Earnings Disclaimer:This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

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In 1909 in the Hofburg Museum of Vienna, a thin, pale, shabby young man stood before the treasures of the House of Hapsburg. Jeweled crowns glittered in their cases. But what transfixed the observer was one small item: the remains of a spear, dull and black with age. The unprepossessing visitor was Adolf Hitler. The object he worshipped was the Spear of Longinus.