{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unrefined Podcast .com","title":"E158 Much Ado About Bacon","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/84ec861a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4232,"description":"Ever wondered if the father of modern science was also the architect of secret societies and a hidden empire? In this mind-bending episode, we welcome first-time guest Robert Frederick, host of The Hidden Life is Best podcast. We unravel the mysterious connections between Sir Francis Bacon, Shakespeare, Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and Gnosticism—asking how much influence one man might still have over modern Western thought. From Templar secrets and occult symbolism to the foundations of the American experiment, this conversation will leave you questioning everything you learned in history class.https://unrefinedpodcast.comThe Hidden Life is Best – Robert’s podcast and research platform.sirbacon.org – A resource dedicated to Francis Bacon research.Francis Bacon Research Trust – Run by Peter Dawkins, deeply tied to Rosicrucian scholarship.Francis Bacon Society – Historical research group dedicated to Bacon’s legacy.Rosicrucian America: How Secret Societies Influenced the Destiny of a Nation <-click for linkExplores the hidden hand of Rosicrucian influence on America's founding.The Lost King (Film)<-click for linkA movie about the search for King Richard III’s remains and the propaganda behind Shakespeare’s portrayal.The Rosicrucian Enlightenment <-click for linkA foundational scholarly book tying Rosicrucianism to the intellectual roots of the Enlightenment.The Occult Philosophy in the Elizabethan Age <-click for linkExamines occult influence on English thinkers, including Bacon and his peers.***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases***Timestamps:00:06 Bacon’s influence on science and Freemasonry00:54 Introducing Robert Frederick02:10 Why Bacon and the British Empire?03:12 GMOs and scientism05:21 Criticism of Shakespeare and propaganda07:45 Richard III and The Lost King film10:07 British monarchy and propaganda12:29 Gnostic worldview explained14:50 Simon Magus and early Gnosticism17:16 Kabbalah, Cathars, and secret doctrines19:41 Power, magic, and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SEi08kDnmS3ucXi-RfuKquACTpfh-Kjws-EHkJR3Eps/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjhk/MGY5YjJhYTVlZGM1/ZDZhOWQ0MzNiMjIx/NWE4Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}