About this episode

The episode explores the mysterious commissioning and appearance of The Guidestones in Elberton, Georgia, along with the conspiracies that followed.

A man with a fake name shows up in Elberton, Georgia and commissions six massive granite slabs inscribed with 10 “commandments” for society. Deals are made, The Guidestones appear, and the conspiracies begin… If you like this series, you’re only scratching the surface. Go to ajc.com, become a subscriber, and find out for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• granite
• conspiracy
• commandments
• history
• Georgia
• true crime

Keywords

• Guidestones
• granite slabs
• commandments
• Elberton
• conspiracy theories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ajc.com

Books & works: The Guidestones

Places: Elberton, Georgia

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