42. Blood and Iron: Hunting for the Spear of Destiny

Get ready for an epic quest into the heart of history, myth, and outright absurdity. This week, we're plunging into the story of the Spear of Destiny, the legendary weapon said to have pierced the side of Jesus Christ himself. We'll trace its bloody origins, from the moment it drew blood on the cross to the string of powerful—and often doomed—figures who claimed to possess it.Why did everyone from Roman emperors to Napoleon and Hitler desperately seek this relic? We'll explore the theory that it grants its owner unstoppable power, while also considering if Jesus is just a man with a serious grudge, wandering through the ages, searching for the soldier who used it. We'll also ask the big questions: could the Holy Grail, the Crown of Thorns, and the Spear of Destiny all be part of some kind of divine, Voltron-style superweapon? Or is the spear now just a rusted relic hidden in a caravan park somewhere in Cornwall, waiting for a new, unwitting owner?Join us as we follow the bizarre trail of a weapon that has shaped empires, fueled obsession, and ultimately vanished into the mists of legend.Please follow our link to all our socials: https://linktr.ee/caffinatedconSong: AWKWARD MEETING - HORROR - KEVIN MACLEODAuthor: Kevin MacLeodWebsite - http://incompetech.com/Royalty Free Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Genre Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Song - "Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b..."Darren Curtis - It's In The Fog" is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0). / darrencurtismusic   Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://bit.ly/b-in-the-fogExplore the unknown with Caffeinated Conspiracies, proudly part of the Blitz Productions & The Podmoth Network. Discover more intriguing shows and upcoming episodes on our Instagram page. Join the adventure!This weeks spotlight show: Rowan and Pine

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