Heinrich Himmler
Appears in 5 conspiracy theories
Holy Lance / Spear of Destiny
The spear that pierced Christ's side allegedly grants its owner the power to conquer the world. Hitler supposedly believed this. Multiple lances claim authenticity. Here's the full story of the Spear of Destiny.
Shambhala / Shangri-La — Hidden Civilization in Tibet
The legend of Shambhala, a hidden kingdom in the Himalayas, inspired Nazi expeditions, Theosophist occultism, and enduring myths of a secret civilization. Here's the full story.
Gleiwitz Incident — Confirmed Nazi False Flag
On August 31, 1939, SS agents in Polish uniforms staged an attack on a German radio station, broadcast an anti-German message, and left behind dead concentration camp prisoners dressed as Polish soldiers. The next day, Germany invaded Poland.
Hyperborea — Arctic Paradise / Lost Nordic Civilization
Ancient Greeks wrote of a paradise beyond the north wind. Theosophists claimed it as the birthplace of a master race. The Nazis sent expeditions to find it. Hyperborea's journey from myth to conspiracy theory is a cautionary tale about the weaponization of legend.
Judeo-Masonic World Domination Conspiracy
The foundational antisemitic conspiracy theory that Jews and Freemasons are conspiring together to destroy Christian civilization and establish world domination -- a fusion of two paranoid traditions with devastating historical consequences.