The Occult History of the Third Reich

Documents both the influences of alternative belief systems on the Nazi ideology and Hitler's personal philosophy, and the history and development of the ideas and symbols that would be used along with eugenicist racial politics to perpetrate the murder and oppression of millions during World War II.

Documentary

War & Politics

The Occult History of the Third Reich

Documentary

War & Politics

Created By
First Aired on: Apr 20, 1990
Popularity: 7.3337: 7 votes
Networks: (US)
Production: Castle Lamancha Co.
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 35 years ago

4 Episodes

Episode 1Enigma of the Swastika52 min
The transformation of the swastika from a symbol of good fortune to one of terror.
Episode 2The SS: Blood and Soil52 min
The transformation of Hitler's elite bodyguard into a military-religious order.
Episode 3Heinrich Himmler52 min
An examination of Heinrich Himmler's obsession with astrology, spiritualism and the occult.
Episode 4Adolf Hitler52 min
Insight into the obsessive beliefs of one of history's most terrifying figures.