Is the number 13 a sign of bad luck… or could it actually bring good fortune? In this episode of Conspiracy Tapes, host Ryan Martin unravels the strange, conflicting history of a number that has been feared, worshipped, and surrounded by mystery for centuries. From the Knights Templar’s arrest on Friday the 13th to NASA’s nail-biting Apollo 13 mission, we explore why this number appears in stories of disaster, survival, and even triumph.

Discover the surprising ways thirteen shows up in Norse mythology, biblical prophecy, and ancient numerology—and why it’s hidden in plain sight on U.S. currency through thirteen arrows, stripes, stars, and steps on the pyramid. Learn how it became tied to secret societies, Illuminati symbols, and patriotic ideals… all while still inspiring horror films, ghost stories, and superstitions that make buildings skip the 13th floor.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) The Enigma of Thirteen: Unlocking History's Most Feared Number

(0:28) The Birth of Fear

(2:33) When the Heavens Conspired

(4:26) Architecture of Avoidance

(5:53) Sacred Texts and Ancient Codes

(7:55) The Wisdom of Skeptics

(9:31) The Positive Side of Thirteen

(10:33) America's Sacred Thirteen

(12:59) Secret Societies and Hidden Meanings

(15:51) The Modern Legacy

(17:22) The Psychology of Fear

(18:44) Conclusion: Living with Thirteen