Their president? The devil. Their customs? “Horrid impieties.” Hellfire Clubs started in the 18th century as unruly gatherings devoted to hedonism and blasphemy. Most of what we know about them comes from rumors — each more lurid than the last. Hannah and Suruthi dive into the history and legends of this group of secret societies. 

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