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Foucault's Pendulum

Author: Umberto Eco

Referenced in 3 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

July 03, 2024

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Mentioned as a comparison to the idea that the Black Hand invented elaborate rituals and spy thriller elements specifically to impress the young conspirators.

December 11, 2023

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Referenced as a comparison to Don DeLillo's Libra, noting that both novels deal with conspiracy theories that are constructed and then seem to become true.

January 04, 2021

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Described as 'the great novel about conspiracy theories' that takes every great conspiracy theory in history (Knights Templar, Rosicrucians, etc.) and bundles them into one super conspiracy theory