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A Cultural History of Art Bell

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Philip Gardiner

Philip Gardiner

Secret SocietiesAncient ReligionHidden Knowledge

Philip Gardiner is an author and filmmaker recognized for his investigations into the connections between ancient religions, secret societies, and repositories of hidden knowledge encoded in mythological and symbolic traditions. As a guest on late-night radio, his book The Shining Ones and his documentary work have explored the thesis that a lineage of illuminated beings has guided human spiritual development throughout history.

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

Sep 17, 2006
2h 37m
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 c...