The Nazi Castle That Was Home To Himmler’s Occult Obsession

Wewelsburg Castle in Western Germany was acquired by Heinrich Himmler in the 1930s for use as an SS training academy. It didn’t take long for the operation to turn into something much more sinister as the site became home to the twisted pseudoscience behind the Nazi ideology. From the ancient civilizations of years past to the dawn of the Space Race, every week we’ll be bringing you award-winning documentaries featuring some of the world’s best historians. Subscribe so you don’t miss out. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code REALHISTORY 👉 Real History is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@