Grab your red string and follow along with host Cristen Conger (Unladylike) for the unhinged women's history and Illuminati paranoia that set the stage for today's conspiracy-pilled political and pop cultures. Cultural historian Lindsay Porter introduces us to the fascist foremothers of modern conspiracism who were spreading disinformation about deep state plots, elite cabals and shady secret societies a century ago.

(00:00 ) Introduction to Conspiracy, She Wrote

(01:17 ) Understanding Conspiracy Theories

(04:48 ) The Real Illuminati: Origins and History

(12:37 ) The Rise of Nesta Webster

(24:58 ) The Spread of Illuminati Conspiracies

(29:53 ) Women's Roles in Conspiracy Culture

(32:39 ) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode 1 sources and transcript.

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Conspiracy, She Wrote is an Unladylike Media production, created, written and hosted by Cristen Conger. It's produced by Lushik Lotus-Lee. Engineering by Ameeta Ganatra.

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