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So Supernatural

CONSPIRACY: Skull and Bones

So Supernatural

audiochuck | Crime House

True Crime, Society & Culture

4.622.3K Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Back in 1832, a secret society was born on the Yale campus called Skull and Bones. Over the centuries, this fraternal order was said to have a hand in everything from the Manhattan Project to sparking WWII. And since major political players and successful businessmen have been bred from this organization – even today people wonder, how much global influence does the Skull and Bones actually have?

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0:00.0

For the most part, I had a great college experience. I mean, what's not to love about it?

0:06.0

You're out in the world, on your own for the first time, learning how to be an adult, meeting new people, trying new things.

0:11.8

It's a moment of self-discovery. For some people, that means finding your place within a new community.

0:18.5

Now, I never did Greek life. I never pledged a sorority, but I hear it's pretty intense.

0:23.8

Lots of old secrets, sacred traditions, meaningful ceremonies.

0:29.3

I imagine if you can get through the hazing, it's enough to make even the biggest outcasts feel a sense of belonging and purpose.

0:37.1

There's one group at Yale University that takes this stuff to a whole new level.

0:43.3

It's called skull and bones.

0:46.2

And it's not so much a fraternity as it is a secret society.

0:51.1

It's been around since the 1800s, and many of its members have gone on to take powerful political positions, including the presidency.

1:00.1

From what I hear, their traditions and ceremonies are not for the feign of heart.

1:04.8

And the secrets they're protecting aren't just who got alcohol poisoning at last weekend's party.

1:11.2

They may actually have global implications.

1:15.6

I'm Ashley Flowers, and this is so supernatural.

1:22.9

Music You know, Welcome back to So Supernatural. I'm Rasha Pecarrero. And I'm Yvette Jentele. And y'all know I love a good

1:58.6

conspiracy theory, which is why today's topic is right up my alley.

2:03.7

We're discussing one of the most infamous and secretive student societies at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.

2:11.8

It's called Skull and Bones.

2:15.2

Now, Rasha, have you ever wanted to be a part of any type of, I don't know,

2:19.1

secret society? Unless you include Hogwarts. How did I know you were going to say that?

2:25.2

No. And of course, I would be placed in Gryffindor, and I was even sorted into Gryffindor at the

2:32.2

Warner Brothers studio a lot, but we'll save that story for another day.

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