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Y10 - History of Big Ideas: Witches and Cults

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Why do people join cults? - Janja Lalich TedEx 6:26

Useful Links About Cults

Inside 5 of the most infamous cults in American history. 2:52

Peoples Temple

Jonestown Part 1: Who was the Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones? 11:35

Jonestown Mass Suicide: Revisiting The Cult That Ended With The Deaths Of 900 5:18

The Davidians

Life inside the Branch Davidians' world 1:17

Who were David Koresh and the Branch Davidians?: Part 1 9:50

Heaven's Gate

Former followers, family members recall Heaven's Gate tragedy: 20/20 4:43

Followers followed strict routines inside Heaven's Gate mansion: 20/20 3:33

Children of God

The Truth About The Children Of God Cult 13:00

Children Of God Cult Survivor Speaks Out About Life Since Her Escape | Megyn Kelly 16:40

The Australian 'Family' cult of imprisoned children 4:42

Rajneeshpuram

How the Rajneesh Cult Overran This Oregon Town 1:28

GURU: Bhagwan, His Secretary & His Bodyguard 14:42