Rasputin
Did Rasputin really have magical powers?
4.4 (21)
61 mins
Explore Rasputin’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a mystical figure with claims of magical powers. Discover his extraordinary sexual energy and the power he held over the royal family, which contributed to his rise and eventual downfall.
Ep 1:
Born Into Death, Bound for Legend
From a death-haunted Siberian childhood to a self-made 'holy man,' discover how Grigori Rasputin transformed grief and desperation into the foundation of his rising influence.
Ep 2:
Sinner, Saint, and Everything Between
Behind the drunken debauchery and scandalous rumors lurked a stunningly generous man—explore the shocking contradictions that made Rasputin impossible to dismiss or fully condemn.
Ep 3:
The Peasant Who Enchanted an Empire
How did a crude Siberian peasant capture the heart of an isolated Tsar and the desperate hope of an ailing Empress? The answer reveals Russia's deepest illusions.
Ep 4:
Prophet of War, Target of Assassins
As war loomed, Rasputin fought desperately for peace—and paid the price. Enter the twisted conspiracies and failed plots aimed at silencing him forever.
Ep 5:
The Murder That Wouldn't Take
The night Rasputin should have died a dozen times over unfolds in chilling detail, followed by his eerie final prophecy and the enduring mystery of who he truly was.
Discussions (18)
Brendan
Level 2 · 9 mo agoYusupov def embellished the poison story. He needed the book sales and wanted to look like a demon slayer.
David
Level 9 · 9 mo agoYusupov exaggerated the supernatural details. It was just a botched hit by incompetent aristocrats.
Sean
Level 9 · 9 mo ago1869 is definitely right.
