The Secret Roman CULT of Mithras - Found HIDDEN in London Human Sacrifice Temple?

About this episode

This episode uncovers the mystery of a secret Roman temple dedicated to Mithras found in London, along with a stash of human skulls.

When the Roman's abandoned Londinium ( London ) they left something important behind... A secret temple which had been dedicated to the god Mithras. But nearby, something even stranger appeared...a stash of 39 human skulls, all men, all with blunt force trauma, but who were they and how did they get here? Today on Macabre London, we uncover the mystery behind the London Mithraeum. Thanks to Dr Francis Young - https://drfrancisyoung.com So if you're interested in magick, the occult, historical beliefs, witchcraft and just how the religion we know today was developed and forged in the old fires, with the occasional human sacrifice thrown in, then make sure you join me, this is just the beginning! This series is sponsored by Snag - Clothing for Every Body! Make sure you check them out www.snagtights.com ------------------------ If you love British true crime, unsolved mysteries, and historical murders, don’t miss this episode! Also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/macabrelondon ------------------------- Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens --------------------------- SUPPORT ———————— Paypal…

People in this episode

Host: Macabre London Podcast

Guest: Dr Francis Young

Topics covered

• Roman history
• Mithras
• human sacrifice
• occult
• London
• archaeology

Keywords

• Mithras
• human skulls
• Londinium
• occult
• historical beliefs
• human sacrifice

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