The Dark Life of Aleister Crowley
From founding a new spiritual philosophy to influencing modern occultism, yoga, and pop culture, Aleister Crowley built a legacy that still sparks fascination and debate more than a century later.
In this episode of Weird History Presents: Graveyard Shift, we attempt to uncover the truth behind Crowley’s dark reputation as “the wickedest man in the world”, his bizarre rituals, infamous scandals, and the beliefs that made him one of the most mysterious figures of the 20th century. Was he an evil mastermind, a misunderstood visionary, or something in between?
What’s the craziest story you ever heard about Aleister Crowley? Let us know in the comments.
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@martharunstheworld
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Wow…..again, so much incorrect information. I don't like the shift this channel has taken. It's sad, because you used to be really good. Now, it's just a bunch of wrong nonsense with a new and terrible narrator.
@mirthenary
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
"And I would like to contact Ty Cobb"
@mirthenary
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Whatever happened to the original narrator😮💨
At least you guys could bring the narrator of Extinct Zoo/Living Zoo onto here. I like his voice
@odinswatchin
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
That man effectively invented rock and roll
He was well ahead of his time
@DeeIsMe-tube
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
What I got from this is that it’s great to be rich. He had all this space to screw up in school, write crappy poetry, do sex with everyone, run around the world, and have weirdo friends & a personal magickal tutor. Having to work for a living sucks.
@woahhbro2906
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
A whole new meaning of Horus Heresy
@donbenjamin1102
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Also a renown mountaineer, a contemporary of Jack Parsons.
Some argue his true motive was to better mankind. Has any Pope operated with such nobility?
@tylerslaven9914
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Where’s the normal guy’s voice…I don’t like this lol
@Scorpdashoota
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
I have many of his books
@Troy_nov1965
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Man, this channel has went downhill .
@tremorsfan
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Most of these details come from Crowley himself. He doesn't strike me as the type of guy who would admit to having a boring life.
@pfkmsandiego
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
def weird. trippy dude. my homie belonged to some crowley group. too weird for me. ✌️&❤️
@space3519
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
he was a goddamned hack
@beepboop204
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
i was once really into Crowley
@billj7444
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Choronzon is pronounced “Kooronzon”
@dirtydingusmcgee8926
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Unsubbing for lies
@Joeykatisme
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
It’s a great idea to put that “old-film” filter on STILL PHOTOS! Otherwise, how would we know we’re looking at old STILL photos? And for someone like me (very poor vision), the more crap you put in your content, the better, because it makes details harder to see. Good job.
@icenine09
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
I could be wrong, but I think since "wicked" has two syllables, it should be "most wicked".
@y_fam_goeglyd
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Cecil (in UK English) is pronounced seh-sil, not see-sil.
@dbach1025
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
The new Wierd History narrator is about as exciting as getting repeatedly punched in the kidneys. Can we at least research how to pronounce the subject's name?
@lordfarquar9215
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
You guys change titles more than a woman changes clothes
@Berley248
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
i think it needs to be updated to NETANYAHU
@angrycandy5441
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
It's Crowley as in Holy, not Crowley as in Fouly.
@cherylcampbell9369
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Weird History surely has lost its rating of top channels for me.
Crowley has always meant desperation to me. You need to dig deep to find any worth in such a creep.
@cherylcampbell9369
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Hmmm. Weird History must have changed hands.
@kellychuang8373
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
That's cool and really is something to look into on that and still it's dark.
@jacobmason8275
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Who the hell is this narrator now?
@Robespierre-II
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
What's up with your weird music? Kinda sensationalist summary too .
Maybe leave the job for qualified historians instead.
@alisonbrowning9620
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Voldemort
@Pkp4l
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Nooooooo. Where’s the other narrator ?!?
@queenofscots839
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
What happened to the guy that use to narrate?
@tonyaowen2935
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
This guy was an evil piece of work. Laying down a mainstream path for other evil people, hiding in plain sight. I love to learn about all people, nonetheless, this guy was awful
@brianraynor7545
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Graveyard Shift has its own youtube channel. Please post these videos on it and return Weird History to its original format.
@twiley3530
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Maybe Tim Cruz will do his life movie. 🍿
@Lantec2000-u4e
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Is this the Crowley the Supernatural character was based off of?
@NITE_SHIFTING
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
That would be 🍊💩
@Stribzavision
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Stole his “work” from Paschal Beverly Randolph. But bastardized it. Stealing from blacks
@rileyfuckingrifle
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
The problem with a Crowley biopic is that it would seem very unrealistic even if it was based on just the facts. 😅
@monkeygraborange
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Barbara Bush’s father.
@Vikanuck
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
0:45 Sweet Jesus that baby looks like he’s already an 11 year old school boy… guys really did just look so much older when they were younger back then though, huh…?
…teh heh… I dood a foony 🙃
@TheComicRelief9001
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Mr. Crowley, what went on in your head?
@perfectogaming5240
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 pm
The tseiyggaf mf who ever lived