Cults
Browse our episodes exploring some of the worlds craziest Cult stories, or search by title or episode number.
Chaos: Charles Manson, Cult Stories and the True Crime Behind Helter Skelter
In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into one of the most disturbing true crime stories in history—how Helter Skelter, a Beatles song, became the twisted manifesto for Charles Manson and hi...
Sex Cult: The Story of Bhagwan Rajneesh and His Sex Cult’s Bioterror Plot to Take Over Oregon
In this episode of the Compendium, we uncover how the Sex Cult led by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, also known as the Osho movement, nearly took over Antelope, Oregon. We explore the rise of Rajneeshpu...
Inside Scientology: Cult Stories Behind David Miscavige and Shelly Miscavige’s Vanishing
In this episode of the Compendium, we go Inside Scientology to explore the mysterious vanishing of Shelly Miscavige, wife of David Miscavige, and the ongoing speculation surrounding her disappear...
Patty Hearst: From Kidnapped Heiress to America’s Most Wanted Fugitive
In this episode of the Compendium, we unravel the astonishing story of Patty Hearst, the kidnapped heiress who shocked the world by becoming one of America’s most wanted fugitives. Discover how P...
Heaven's Gate Cult: Between Devotion and Delusion
In this episode of the Compendium, we're taking a wild ride on board a comet as we explore the Heaven's Gate cult, where Star Trek meets spirituality and Nike sneakers become the uniform of the a...
Scientology: Understanding Their Beliefs, Practices, and Scandals
In this episode of the Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things, we dive into the mysterious world of Scientology. We unravel the history, beliefs, and controversies surroundi...
The Satanic Panic: A Deep Dive into America's Biggest Child Abuse Scandal
In this episode of the Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things, we dive deep into the unsettling era known as the Satanic Panic of the 1980s. This chilling chapter in history...