Le Prieuré de Sion : l’incroyable supercherie devenue mythe mondial - Le Bureau des Complots

Listen to the full podcast "The Conspiracy Bureau" on RTBF Auvio: https://bit.ly/bureaudescomplotsauvio The Priory of Sion is a sophisticated hoax that originated in the 1950s, invented by Pierre Plantard, a con artist obsessed with royal lineages and secret societies. With the complicity of Philippe de Chérisey, he fabricated false documents and parchments claiming to be the last descendant of the Merovingian kings, protected since the Middle Ages by a secret order: the Priory. Their story blends Rennes-le-Château, the treasure of Abbé Saunière, the Knights Templar, and the Holy Grail. Popularized by Gérard de Sède and then by the bestseller *The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail*, this myth exploded with *The Da Vinci Code*, which portrays the Priory as the guardian of the hidden descendants of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. A blend of history, religion, esotericism, and fiction, this hoax has captivated the world. But behind the facade of a great spiritual secret lies nothing more than a clever fabrication. The true Holy Grail? Perhaps simply the story we like to tell ourselves. 0:00 The Priory of Sion: The Incredible Hoax That Became a Global Myth - The Conspiracy Bureau ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to The Conspiracy Bureau, a (very) special department buried deep in the basements of RTBF. It's here that Peeters and Jacobs, two agents, receive calls from listeners who are intrigued, worried… or downright paranoid. Their mission: to investigate the major conspiracy theories that are stirring up our times. With a mix of humor, journalistic rigor, and sound design, they dive headfirst into the fascinating world of alternative—and sometimes outlandish—ideas. Is the Earth really round? Roswell: myth or extraterrestrial reality? 9/11: terrorist attack or state manipulation? Halfway between radio drama, pop culture, and critical reflection, The Conspiracy Bureau offers a vibrant X-ray of our contemporary anxieties. Far from mocking or demonizing, the program encourages us to understand before believing, and to doubt without succumbing to despair. The Conspiracy Bureau is fictional, as is its answering machine. This doesn't prevent the topics it addresses from being treated with seriousness and precision. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Find La Première On Auvio ► https://auvio.rtbf.be/chaine/la-premi... On the RTBF website ► https://www.rtbf.be/lapremiere On Facebook ►   / lapremierertbf   How does RTBF moderate its various platforms? Find out here: https://bit.ly/moderationrtbfytrtbf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © RTBF #conspiracy #sion #podcast #lapremierertbf #rtbf 3355895