EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 1H 28M

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices