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    From the Knights Templar to the killing of JFK: the enduring power of conspiracy theories

    From the Knights Templar to the killing of JFK: the enduring power of conspiracy theories

    FromHistoryExtra Long Reads

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    From the Knights Templar to the killing of JFK: the enduring power of conspiracy theories

    FromHistoryExtra Long Reads

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    Length:
    20 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 21, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Who shot JFK? Was Elizabeth I a man? And did aliens really land at Roswell? Conspiracy theories abound in modern society – but these kinds of rumours and speculations have also been pervasive in the past. In this long read, Rob Attar, host of the HistoryExtra podcast series Conspiracy, draws on the expertise of leading historians to investigate the enduring power of conspiracy theories.

    HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the March 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.
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    Released:
    Apr 21, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (42)

    Take a deep dive into the past as we bring you the very best of BBC History Magazine, Britain’s bestselling history magazine. With a new episode released every Monday, enjoy fascinating and enlightening articles from leading historical experts, covering a broad sweep of the centuries – from the scandals of Georgian society to the horrors of the First World War, revolutions, rebellions, and more.