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About Nazi Occult: Himmler's Hunt For The Origins Of The Aryan Race | World War Weird

Before WWII Heinrich Himmler and the Nazi high command went on the hunt for the origins of the Aryan race, to which they saw themselves as direct descendants. Believing that somehow they were descended from the lost city of Atlantis, and the people who had fled from its destruction they find their way to Tibet where they believed there were still traces of Aryan heritage... War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Nazi Occult: Himmler's Hunt For The Origins Of The Aryan Race | World War Weird
Runtime
44 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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