Savitri Devi, a strange and deeply committed fascist mystic, had strong ties with Hindu nationalists and even met with Hitler, but her obsession lay with Dr. Asit Krishna Mukherjee, India's committed Nazi. There is speculation over her bisexuality and her unusual yet intense attachment to Nazism.
The podcast discusses the experience of being a scientist, including feelings of ignorance, uncertainty and imposter syndrome. It also touches on the difference between religious groups and non-religious groups, such as atheists and agnostics, and their relationship with science.
Germany's F.E. Schrift typeface was created with unique serifs and shelved for 15 years due to terror threats in the country, before being brought back into production in the mid-90s.
The Children of God cult was marked by intense sexual abuse, particularly of children and young adults, all justified by its shared belief system. The cult's leader, David Berg, was driven by a desire for control and a lust for power, leading to a culture of brutality that victimized both members and non-members alike.
The podcast discusses a controversial book written by a woman who used her prison time to finish it, comparing her imprisonment to concentration camps.