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Fascination with Ancient Egypt
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09:30 - 15:58 (06:27)

Historically, there has been fascination with Egypt and its ancient mystical tradition. However, people in the West have formed vague and entitled perceptions of Egypt based on false information from just a few random Western people.

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The ancient Egyptians have always been shrouded in mystery and occultism, with the West's fascination with their culture dating back thousands of years.
09:30 - 13:01 (03:31)
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Egypt
Summary

The ancient Egyptians have always been shrouded in mystery and occultism, with the West's fascination with their culture dating back thousands of years. From Caesar's interest in mystical traditions to the 1600s where the concept of how the pyramids were constructed was unimaginable, Egypt remains a center of occult traditions today.

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Fascination with Ancient Egypt
Episode
Part One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Jamie Loftus and Caitlin Durante discuss the role of minions in historical events and question their absence during other tragedies.
13:01 - 14:12 (01:10)
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History
Summary

Jamie Loftus and Caitlin Durante discuss the role of minions in historical events and question their absence during other tragedies. Later, they delve into how Europeans treated Egypt during the Enlightenment era, and how it mirrors the way some new age seekers treat India today.

Chapter
Fascination with Ancient Egypt
Episode
Part One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
This episode talks about the history of Western spiritual tourism and how it has evolved from Egypt to India, with a focus on Rishikesh.
14:12 - 15:58 (01:45)
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Spiritual tourism
Summary

This episode talks about the history of Western spiritual tourism and how it has evolved from Egypt to India, with a focus on Rishikesh. There is a discussion about the impact of Voltaire on the shift from Egypt to India as the center of spiritualism in the West.

Chapter
Fascination with Ancient Egypt
Episode
Part One: Helena Blavatsky: the woman who inspired the Nazis, and Gwyneth Paltrow
Podcast
Behind the Bastards