Episode 20: The Life & Death of Rasputin

I'm sure you know the song and the TikTok trend... but do you know the man behind it? On today's deep-dive, Maddie takes the lead to share the mysterious stories about one of Russia's most legendary figures. Sources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/murder-rasputin-100-years-later-180961572/https://www.history.co.uk/biographies/who-was-rasputinRasputin, Maria. My Father. New Hyde Park, New York: University Books, 1970. Smith, Douglas. Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2016. Tosh, John. The Pursuit of History. Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited, 2010. Wilson, Colin. Rasputin and the Fall of the Romanovs. New York: Farrar, Straus and Company, 1964.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy