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From the Knights Templar to the killing of JFK: the enduring power of conspiracy theories

From the Knights Templar to the killing of JFK: the enduring power of conspiracy theories

Rob Attar delves into how historical conspiracy theories have become so pervasive today

Published: April 22, 2024 at 7:17 AM

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Who shot JFK? Was Elizabeth I a man? And did aliens really land at Roswell? Conspiracy theories abound in modern society – but these kinds of rumours and speculations have also been pervasive in the past. In this long read, Rob Attar, host of the HistoryExtra podcast series Conspiracy, draws on the expertise of leading historians to investigate the enduring power of conspiracy theories.

HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the March 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.