Episode 296 - The Lead Masks Case with Brenda of Horrifying History

About this episode

The episode explores the mysterious Brazilian Lead Masks Case from 1966 involving two dead men found with lead masks.

We do a deep dive into the Brazilian Lead Masks Case, a Case that takes us back to 1966 where two dead men are found laying down wearing suits on a hill in Niteroi, they appear to have laid down, put on homemade masks made of lead and simply...died. We look into Brazil at that time, a nation only recently taken over by a brutal military regime,and where burgeoning scientific beliefs intersected with spiritual and metaphyisical ideas leaving a Fortean mystery that echose to this day. They're instructions were simple: 1) 16:30 be at the agreed place. 2) 18:30 swallow capsules, 3) After effect protect metals wait for the signal But we have no idea what they mean or why? So come dig into this fascinating mystery in this yes-Virginia-sometimes-Histroy-is-fun episode of the Family Plot Podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support .

People in this episode

Guest: Brenda Of Horrifying History

Topics covered

• Brazilian Lead Masks Case
• 1966
• military regime
• Fortean mystery

Keywords

• mystery
• spiritual beliefs
• metaphysical ideas

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Lead Masks Case with Brenda of Horrifying History

Places: Niteroi, Brazil, Virginia

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