History's Devils
Who were the worst people in history?
HISTORY'S DEVILS is a weekly deep-dive podcast that investigates the world's most infamous historical figures. Each episode explores the life, actions, and impact of a notorious person from history, examining the facts behind their reputation and the events that shaped their legacy.
Hosted by Professor James Crossland, HISTORY'S DEVILS covers dictators, tyrants, war criminals, cult leaders, revolutionaries, con-artists, conspiracy theorists and other controversial historical figures, combining deep research with compelling storytelling to reveal the darker side of human history.
Perfect for fans of dark history, history documentaries, historical biographies, and in-depth explorations of the people who changed the world for better - or for worse.
All the devils are here. And we are ready to tell their stories.
History's Devils
The Queen's "Magician": Angels, Demons and the Occult World of John Dee
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In this episode of HISTORY’S DEVILS, host James Crossland is joined by historian, author and scholar of Satan, Mikki Brock to explore the extraordinary life of John Dee, the famed court magician of Elizabeth I.
From occult practices and alchemy to conversations with angels - and possibly demons - this episode dives into Dee’s myth-making, confidence tricks, and his role in the intrigues of Queen Elizabeth's court. Discover how Dee’s influence extended from mystical experiments to shaping the idea of the British Empire.
Perfect for listeners fascinated by true history, the Elizabethan era, magic and the occult, royal intrigue, and the hidden stories that shaped the modern world.
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Buy Mikki’s Book – https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526160904/
Follow Mikki on Instagram – @historymikki
Further Reading
Benjamin Woolet, The Queen’s Conjurer: The Life and Magic of Dr John Dee (2002)
Glynn Parry, The Arch-Conjuror of England: John Dee (2013)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to John Dee: The Man Behind the Mystique
02:35 John Dee's Early Life and Education
04:45 The Intersection of Mathematics and Magic
07:47 Navigating Political Turmoil: Dee's Context
11:59 Dee's Relationship with Queen Elizabeth I
16:01 Alchemy: The Quest for Gold
25:09 Exploration and the Search for Riches
29:55 The Vision of a British Empire
32:21 The Myth of the British Empire
33:26 Mathematics and Navigation
34:07 Mirrors, Kabbalah, and Angelic Communication
37:05 The Role of Edward Kelly
40:59 Adventures and Misadventures in Europe
44:56 The Decline of John Dee
48:47 Legacy and Impact of John Dee
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History's Devils is a history podcast exploring the lives of murderers, charlatans, psychopaths, dictators, war criminals, tyrants, demagogues, revolutionaries, cult leaders, conquerors, fraudsters, and other controversial figures.
History's Devils is hosted by James Crossland, professor of international history and author of:
Rogue Agent: From Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Robert Bruce Lockhart
The Rise of Devils: Fear and the Origins of Modern Terrorism...
