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.
Discussions (18)
Brendan
Level 2 · 8 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.
