September 17, 2006: Secret Societies and Ancient Thought - Philip Gardiner

Art Bell welcomes Philip Gardiner, British author who has infiltrated secret societies and studied ancient serpent worship across cultures. Gardiner recounts being driven to a Berlin cafe decorated with portraits of Hitler and Himmler, where members of the Holy Vehm, a medieval German secret court, confirmed their continued existence. He describes his initiation into the Knights of the Temple, involving spitting on a cross and a surprising final test behind a curtain. The conversation shifts to… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/september-17-2006-secret-societies-and-ancient-thought-philip-gardiner