Shadows of the Black Sun: The History of Nazi Occultism

Beyond the tanks and the trenches of World War II lies a stranger, darker history—one where politics and paganism collided. This course peels back the layers of the Third Reich to examine the esoteric belief systems that influenced the Nazi party’s rise, ideology, and ultimate destruction.

While pop culture often treats Nazi occultism as the stuff of comic books and adventure movies, the historical reality is far more chilling. From the foggy séances of the Thule Society to the rune-obsessed rituals of Heinrich Himmler’s SS, we will explore how a modern nation fell under the spell of ancient myths.

In this course, we will separate historical fact from sensationalized fiction to answer the question: How did the search for Atlantis, the Holy Grail, and "Aryan" ancestors shape the Holocaust and the war effort?

What You Will Explore:

The Roots of Evil: How 19th-century movements like Theosophy and Ariosophy morphed into the racial hatred of the 20th century.
The Thule Society: The secret organization in Munich that acted as the incubator for the early Nazi Party.
Himmler’s Camelot: A deep dive into the Wewelsburg Castle, intended to be the Vatican of the SS, and the dark rituals performed there.
The Ahnenerbe: The story of the "Ancestral Heritage" organization that sent expeditions to Tibet, the Arctic, and South America in search of proof of a master race.
Symbols of Power: Decoding the Swastika, the Black Sun, and the Runes—how the Nazis weaponized graphic design and ancient symbology.
Who This Course Is For: This course is designed for history enthusiasts, students of World War II, and anyone fascinated by the psychology of belief and the darker corners of human history. Join us as we shine a light on the shadows to understand how the irrational became political doctrine.