Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The SS were the racial elite, the breeding stock, a state within a state, the ruling class." — Henry Zebrowski
"The cornerstone of these Aryan psychopaths, the people who believe that white people are the best people on earth was written by the same people they hate." — Marcus Parks
"The Swastika was meant to completely supplant the cross as the symbol of the Nazi religion." — Ben Kissel
This episode continues the exploration into the darker, more esoteric aspects of the Nazi regime, focusing on the pervasive influence of occultism and pseudoscientific beliefs. The discussion centers heavily on Heinrich Himmler and the SS, detailing their multifaceted involvement in various occult endeavors. This included the SS's role as a self-proclaimed racial elite, their pursuit of ancient Germanic myths and rituals, and their establishment of institutions like the Ahnenerbe to research everything from ancient civilizations to theories like the "world ice theory." The hosts highlight how these esoteric pursuits were integrated into the fabric of the Nazi ideology, influencing everything from military strategy to the systematic persecution and murder of millions.
The conversation delves into the Nazi party's manipulation of historical and religious symbols, particularly the swastika, which they sought to position as a replacement for Christian iconography. Eugenics is presented not just as a scientific endeavor but as a core tenet of their belief system, used to justify discriminatory and genocidal policies. The episode touches upon the SS's obsessive search for artifacts like the Holy Grail and their belief in psychic phenomena and reincarnation, all aimed at forging a new, racially pure humanity. The SS's ritualistic practices, their adoption of runes, and their attempts to revive ancient pagan beliefs are presented as integral to their identity and power.
Ultimately, the episode illustrates how the Nazi regime's embrace of the occult and esoteric was not a mere sideshow but a driving force behind their actions. The pursuit of ancient power, racial purity, and esoteric knowledge fueled their destructive ideology and actions, culminating in the horrors of the Holocaust and World War II. The hosts emphasize that these were not abstract beliefs but had tangible, devastating consequences for humanity.