Episode 55: Episode #55 – Richard B. Spence: Aleister Crowley, British Intelligence, & The Russian Revolution
In Episode #55 of the WakingWorld podcast, we are joined by Richard B. Spence, author of Secret Agent 666: Aleister Crowley, British Intelligence, and the Occult. Richard, a Professor Emeritus of History from the University of Idaho, shares the fascinating and often misunderstood history of Aleister Crowley, his deep ties to British intelligence, and his influence within the occult world.
The conversation expands to cover the enigmatic Sidney Reilly, often called the "British James Bond," and his connections to Leon Trotsky and the Russian Revolution. Richard provides a unique perspective on…
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