On the 5th of November, 1605, a dastardly plot to assassinate King James and the English parliament was foiled. Many of the conspirators, most famously Guy Fawkes, were captured, tortured, and brutally executed. But might they have been mere pawns in some else’s game, part of a devious design to flush out enemies of the state and test the strength of England’s alliance with a foreign power?To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

On the 5th of November, 1605, a dastardly plot to assassinate King James and the English parliament was foiled. Many of the conspirators, most famously Guy Fawkes, were captured, tortured, and brutally executed. But might they have been mere pawns in some else’s game, part of a devious design to flush out enemies of the state and test the strength of England’s alliance with a foreign power?To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

The Gunpowder Plot

Did Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal single-handedly nearly wipe out his dynasty, including his own parents and siblings? Or maybe he was a patsy, a pawn in someone else’s game … someone who stood to benefit most from one of the bloodiest moments in the country’s history.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Did Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal single-handedly nearly wipe out his dynasty, including his own parents and siblings? Or maybe he was a patsy, a pawn in someone else’s game … someone who stood to benefit most from one of the bloodiest moments in the country’s history.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Nepalese Royal Massacre

One of the most vocal opponents and the State of Israel, Faisal lavished money on Palestinian causes. Following the 1973 Ramadan / Yom Kippur War, the Saudi king instituted an oil embargo against the United States and other countries that backed Israel. Other Muslim oil-producing countries joined the embargo, leading to the Energy Crisis, which had a damaging impact on the global economy. When Faisal was assassinated in 1975, many in the Muslim world thought that he had been targeted by the Americans or the Israelis in retaliation. Part 2 of 2.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

One of the most vocal opponents and the State of Israel, Faisal lavished money on Palestinian causes. Following the 1973 Ramadan / Yom Kippur War, the Saudi king instituted an oil embargo against the United States and other countries that backed Israel. Other Muslim oil-producing countries joined the embargo, leading to the Energy Crisis, which had a damaging impact on the global economy. When Faisal was assassinated in 1975, many in the Muslim world thought that he had been targeted by the Americans or the Israelis in retaliation. Part 2 of 2.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Faisal Al Saud Part 2

Long before the House of Saud became synonymous with fabulous wealth flowing from their oil rich kingdom, they were tribal warriors who aspired to unite the Arabian Peninsula — and control the holy cities of Mecca and Medina — under their flag and guided by their obscure interpretation of the Islamic faith. Before we look at the details of the assassination of King Faisal, this episode considers the origins of the Saudi royal family, including their connection to British intrigues in the Middle East. Part 1 of 2.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. The sponsor of today’s show is Athletic Greens. Head on over to athleticgreens.com/EMERGINGIf you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Long before the House of Saud became synonymous with fabulous wealth flowing from their oil rich kingdom, they were tribal warriors who aspired to unite the Arabian Peninsula — and control the holy cities of Mecca and Medina — under their flag and guided by their obscure interpretation of the Islamic faith. Before we look at the details of the assassination of King Faisal, this episode considers the origins of the Saudi royal family, including their connection to British intrigues in the Middle East. Part 1 of 2.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. The sponsor of today’s show is Athletic Greens. Head on over to <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/EMERGING</a>If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Faisal Al Saud Part 1

We look at the life and death of another Alexander — this time it’s Tsar Alexander II of Russia. A reformer who granted freedom to some 23 million serfs, he was on the brink of signing into law a program of changes to the Russian system of government that could have set the empire on a democratic and constitutional route. But a team of assassins from a shadowy political group killed the tsar before he could sign the reforms into law, thus ushering in a period of political reaction that ultimately led to revolution.  To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. The sponsor of today’s show is Athletic Greens. Head on over to athleticgreens.com/EMERGINGIf you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

We look at the life and death of another Alexander — this time it’s Tsar Alexander II of Russia. A reformer who granted freedom to some 23 million serfs, he was on the brink of signing into law a program of changes to the Russian system of government that could have set the empire on a democratic and constitutional route. But a team of assassins from a shadowy political group killed the tsar before he could sign the reforms into law, thus ushering in a period of political reaction that ultimately led to revolution. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. The sponsor of today’s show is Athletic Greens. Head on over to <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/EMERGING</a>If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Alexander II of Russia

Alexander I of Yugoslavia

The slaying of the Yugoslavian king on the streets of Marseille, France, in 1934 sent shockwaves throughout Europe. His assassination by a squad of Croatian and Macedonian nationalist militants was part of an international conspiracy by more powerful forces that sought to reshape the map of Europe. After a narrative historical recounting of events, host Niall discusses the case with Dr. Chris Millington of Manchester Metropolitan University.To learn more about Chris and his work, go to: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/hpp/staff/profile/index.php?id=3857To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. The sponsor of today’s show is Athletic Greens. Head on over to athleticgreens.com/EMERGINGIf you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

The slaying of the Yugoslavian king on the streets of Marseille, France, in 1934 sent shockwaves throughout Europe. His assassination by a squad of Croatian and Macedonian nationalist militants was part of an international conspiracy by more powerful forces that sought to reshape the map of Europe. After a narrative historical recounting of events, host Niall discusses the case with Dr. Chris Millington of Manchester Metropolitan University.To learn more about Chris and his work, go to: <a href="https://www.mmu.ac.uk/hpp/staff/profile/index.php?id=3857" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mmu.ac.uk/hpp/staff/profile/index.php?id=3857</a>To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. The sponsor of today’s show is Athletic Greens. Head on over to <a href="http://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">athleticgreens.com/EMERGING</a>If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

From a narrative historical account of the slaying of the Macedonian king, we move on to look at the fortunes of his son, Alexander the Great. And we ask the question: What might the world look like if Philip had lived?To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

From a narrative historical account of the slaying of the Macedonian king, we move on to look at the fortunes of his son, Alexander the Great. And we ask the question: What might the world look like if Philip had lived?To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Philip II of Macedon

Before we start on Season 8 of the show, which will focus on the theme of royal assassinations, we take the opportunity to look at the life and death of the controversial Ukrainian nationalist figure.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Before we start on Season 8 of the show, which will focus on the theme of royal assassinations, we take the opportunity to look at the life and death of the controversial Ukrainian nationalist figure.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag. If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Stepan Bandera

Luca Trenta

Following on from last week’s conversation on the use of assassination by the US during the Cold War, culminating in the “Season of Inquiry” during the Ford administration, historian Luca Trenta discusses the evolving policy on assassination under successive presidents to the present day. Part 2 of 2.Check out producer Lindsey’s exciting new project, Vorpalab, which offers alternate reality games on blockchain: www.vorpalab.comTo find out more about Luca Trenta’s work, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can contact us through the website - we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and general thoughts about the show.You can also find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodIf you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Following on from last week’s conversation on the use of assassination by the US during the Cold War, culminating in the “Season of Inquiry” during the Ford administration, historian Luca Trenta discusses the evolving policy on assassination under successive presidents to the present day. Part 2 of 2.Check out producer Lindsey’s exciting new project, Vorpalab, which offers alternate reality games on blockchain: <a href="http://www.vorpalab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vorpalab.com</a>To find out more about Luca Trenta’s work, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a> While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can contact us through the website - we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and general thoughts about the show.You can also find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodIf you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Interview: Luca Trenta Part 2

An academic at the University of Swansea, Dr Trenta discusses his research into America’s use of assassination as a tool of foreign policy during the Cold War and the development of the so-called ban on assassinations, which was instituted through an executive order by President Gerald Ford in 1975. The conversation between Luca and host Niall continues and concludes next week.Check out producer Lindsey’s exciting new project, Vorpalab, which offers alternate reality games on blockchain: www.vorpalab.comTo find out more about Luca Trenta’s work, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can contact us through the website - we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and general thoughts about the show.You can also find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodIf you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

An academic at the University of Swansea, Dr Trenta discusses his research into America’s use of assassination as a tool of foreign policy during the Cold War and the development of the so-called ban on assassinations, which was instituted through an executive order by President Gerald Ford in 1975. The conversation between Luca and host Niall continues and concludes next week.Check out producer Lindsey’s exciting new project, Vorpalab, which offers alternate reality games on blockchain: <a href="http://www.vorpalab.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vorpalab.com</a>To find out more about Luca Trenta’s work, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a> While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can contact us through the website - we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and general thoughts about the show.You can also find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodIf you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Interview: Luca Trenta Part 1

Each episode, Assassinations Podcast delves into one of history's most notorious assassinations and explores the mysteries and conspiracies that surround it.

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Leon Trotsky

Trotsky was a devoted Marxist and the co-leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917.Pushed out of the Soviet Union that he had helped to create, Trotsky was condemned to death.Granted asylum in Mexico, Trotsky was hunted by Stalin's henchmen before being assassinated by a Soviet agent who had posed as a political supporter.In this episode of Assassinations Podcast, we explore the extraordinary and tragic life of Leon Trotsky and witness the brutal death of a revolutionary martyr.For more information about Trotsky and the music used in this week’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. 

Trotsky was a devoted Marxist and the co-leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917.Pushed out of the Soviet Union that he had helped to create, Trotsky was condemned to death.Granted asylum in Mexico, Trotsky was hunted by Stalin's henchmen before being assassinated by a Soviet agent who had posed as a political supporter.In this episode of Assassinations Podcast, we explore the extraordinary and tragic life of Leon Trotsky and witness the brutal death of a revolutionary martyr.For more information about Trotsky and the music used in this week’s episode, visit the <a href="https://www.assassinationspodcast.com/trotsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>.

Jamal Khashoggi

Part 1/3. In October, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist for the Washington Post, was killed during a seemingly routine visit to a Saudi consulate. A prominent critic of the Saudi government, Khashoggi's death became a major news story that brought international attention to human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia and cast a pall over the kingdom's relations with the rest of the world. In this, the first installment of a three-part investigation, we find out about Khashoggi's complex relationship with the Saudi elite.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.This episode featured ads for DreamCloud Luxury Mattresses and Free Your Tea, a premium loose leaf tea subscription. Get $200 off any size mattress by using code ASSASSINATIONS at www.DreamCloudSleep.com. And get 10% off your tea subscription by using code ASSASSINATIONS at www.FreeYourTea.com.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Part 1/3. In October, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist for the Washington Post, was killed during a seemingly routine visit to a Saudi consulate. A prominent critic of the Saudi government, Khashoggi's death became a major news story that brought international attention to human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia and cast a pall over the kingdom's relations with the rest of the world. In this, the first installment of a three-part investigation, we find out about Khashoggi's complex relationship with the Saudi elite.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://www.patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us<a href="http://www.twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @AssassinsPod</a>.This episode featured ads for DreamCloud Luxury Mattresses and Free Your Tea, a premium loose leaf tea subscription. Get $200 off any size mattress by using code ASSASSINATIONS at <a href="http://www.DreamCloudSleep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DreamCloudSleep.com</a>. And get 10% off your tea subscription by using code ASSASSINATIONS at <a href="http://www.FreeYourTea.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.FreeYourTea.com</a>.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/remember-remember/292866951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out his band Remember Remember</a>. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Jamal Khashoggi Part 1

In the first of a two-part investigation, we look at the death of Robert F. Kennedy, who was killed in the summer of 1968 while campaigning to become the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States. The man convicted of his murder was Sirhan Bishara Sirhan; however, there are some who believe that he was a brainwashed patsy playing a role within a larger plot.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes. 

In the first of a two-part investigation, we look at the death of Robert F. Kennedy, who was killed in the summer of 1968 while campaigning to become the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States. The man convicted of his murder was Sirhan Bishara Sirhan; however, there are some who believe that he was a brainwashed patsy playing a role within a larger plot.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, <a href="http://www.AssassinationsPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AssassinationsPodcast.com</a>. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Robert F Kennedy Part 1

The most famous woman in the world died in a car crash on the streets of Paris in the summer of 1997. Diana's death caused unprecedented scenes of public mourning, with Britain stunned by the news that the "people's princess" had met such a shocking end. Conspiracies soon swirled - could it be that the death of Diana was no accident?For more information about the people and music featured in this episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website.

The most famous woman in the world died in a car crash on the streets of Paris in the summer of 1997. Diana's death caused unprecedented scenes of public mourning, with Britain stunned by the news that the "people's princess" had met such a shocking end. Conspiracies soon swirled - could it be that the death of Diana was no accident?For more information about the people and music featured in this episode, visit the <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>.

Diana, Princess of Wales Part 1

Thomas Edward Lawrence was a British intelligence operative who participated in the Arab Revolt during the First World War. He became a celebrity upon his return to England, though he was uncomfortable with fame. After a subsequent career in the air force - and possibly as a spy - he died under strange circumstances. We interview Mark Griffin, whose upcoming film, "Lawrence: After Arabia,” explores the strange circumstances surrounding his death.For more information on the people and music featured in today’s episode (and to learn more about Mark Griffin’s film, “Lawrence: After Arabia”), visit the Assassinations Podcast website.

Thomas Edward Lawrence was a British intelligence operative who participated in the Arab Revolt during the First World War. He became a celebrity upon his return to England, though he was uncomfortable with fame. After a subsequent career in the air force - and possibly as a spy - he died under strange circumstances. We interview Mark Griffin, whose upcoming film, "Lawrence: After Arabia,” explores the strange circumstances surrounding his death.For more information on the people and music featured in today’s episode (and to learn more about Mark Griffin’s film, “Lawrence: After Arabia”), visit the<a href="https://www.assassinationspodcast.com/29-te-lawrence-an-agitator-in-arabian-robes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Assassinations Podcast website</a>.

T.E. Lawrence, an Agitator in Arabian Robes

Julius Caesar

Season 4 of the show will focus on murderous schemes within powerful families throughout history. In the first episode of the season, we look at the most famous assassination of all time - the murder of Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate in 44 BC. He had won glory and riches conquering the Gauls before going on to defeat his Roman foes. But as dictator for life, it was in Rome itself that the great man would meet his doom. We conclude this case next week.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.This episode includes a trailer for our brand new sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Season 4 of the show will focus on murderous schemes within powerful families throughout history. In the first episode of the season, we look at the most famous assassination of all time - the murder of Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate in 44 BC. He had won glory and riches conquering the Gauls before going on to defeat his Roman foes. But as dictator for life, it was in Rome itself that the great man would meet his doom. We conclude this case next week.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.This episode includes a trailer for our brand new sister show, <a href="http://www.fabfigmentals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fab Figmentals</a>! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us <a href="http://twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AssassinsPod</a>.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/remember-remember/292866951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’ll find them on iTunes</a>.

Julius Caesar Part 1

Princess Diana's death in a car crash stunned Britain and the world. It did not take long for critics of the official police investigation to ask the question: had Diana, with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, been murdered by dark forces within the state?This episode contains explicit language. For more information about the people and music featured in this episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website.

Princess Diana's death in a car crash stunned Britain and the world. It did not take long for critics of the official police investigation to ask the question: had Diana, with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed, been murdered by dark forces within the state?This episode contains explicit language. For more information about the people and music featured in this episode, visit the <a href="https://www.assassinationspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>.

Diana, Princess of Wales Part 2

Part 2/3. In the second installment of our three-part investigating into the death of Jamal Khashoggi, we find out about the circumstances that led him to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. When he failed to come out of the building, the Turkish government launched an investigation, prompting the Saudi authorities to issue an evolving stream of explanations for what might have happened. As more gruesome details came out, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came under international scrutiny for his potential role in the killing.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.This episode featured ads for Shaker &amp; Spoon and Free Your Tea. Get $20 a subscription to Shaker &amp; Spoon by visiting shakerandspoon.com/assassin and get 10% off a subscription to Free Your Tea by using code ASSASSINATIONS at www.FreeYourTea.com.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Part 2/3. In the second installment of our three-part investigating into the death of Jamal Khashoggi, we find out about the circumstances that led him to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. When he failed to come out of the building, the Turkish government launched an investigation, prompting the Saudi authorities to issue an evolving stream of explanations for what might have happened. As more gruesome details came out, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came under international scrutiny for his potential role in the killing.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us <a href="http://twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AssassinsPod</a>.This episode featured ads for Shaker &amp; Spoon and Free Your Tea. Get $20 a subscription to Shaker &amp; Spoon by visiting <a href="http://shakerandspoon.com/assassin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shakerandspoon.com/assassin</a> and get 10% off a subscription to Free Your Tea by using code ASSASSINATIONS at <a href="http://www.FreeYourTea.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.FreeYourTea.com</a>.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Jamal Khashoggi Part 2

Alexander LItvinenko

In Part 1 of this episode, we discover that Alexander Litvinenko served many masters throughout his career. He was a Soviet security guard, a Russian secret service officer, a retainer in the court of a billionaire oligarch, and an agent of British intelligence. After his defection to Britain from Russia, his name was often in the newspapers as a critic of President Vladimir Putin. His death in 2006, seemingly by radioactive poisoning, led many to point the finger of blame at the Kremlin.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website.Please take our listener survey! You can find that here.If you enjoy history podcasts, check out Cutting Class with Jess &amp; Joe.Creator, Host, Writer, &amp; Researcher: Niall CooperProducer, Editor, &amp; Sound Designer: Lindsey MorseTheme Music: Graeme Ronald

In Part 1 of this episode, we discover that Alexander Litvinenko served many masters throughout his career. He was a Soviet security guard, a Russian secret service officer, a retainer in the court of a billionaire oligarch, and an agent of British intelligence. After his defection to Britain from Russia, his name was often in the newspapers as a critic of President Vladimir Putin. His death in 2006, seemingly by radioactive poisoning, led many to point the finger of blame at the Kremlin.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>.Please take our listener survey! You can find that <a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=ZAGWoWxLGEVk&amp;ver=short" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.If you enjoy history podcasts, check out <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cutting-class/id1328144167?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cutting Class with Jess &amp; Joe</a>.Creator, Host, Writer, &amp; Researcher: Niall CooperProducer, Editor, &amp; Sound Designer: Lindsey MorseTheme Music: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/remember-remember/292866951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Graeme Ronald</a>

Alexander Litvinenko & the Polonium Plot Part 1

Set fire to Rome, burning the capital of the known world to the ground? Check. Poisoned your step-brother and heir? Check. Bumped off you mother, your tutor, and your pregnant wife? Check, check, check. Oh, well, you must be Emperor Nero, then! We spend time with history's most infamous ruler and ask: was he really such a monster?To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.And get $20 off your first box of Winc wine by using code "assassinations" at winc.com.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Set fire to Rome, burning the capital of the known world to the ground? Check. Poisoned your step-brother and heir? Check. Bumped off you mother, your tutor, and your pregnant wife? Check, check, check. Oh, well, you must be Emperor Nero, then! We spend time with history's most infamous ruler and ask: was he really such a monster?To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, <a href="http://www.fabfigmentals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fab Figmentals</a>! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.And get $20 off your first box of Winc wine by using code "assassinations" at <a href="http://winc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">winc.com</a>.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us <a href="http://twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AssassinsPod</a>.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/remember-remember/292866951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’ll find them on iTunes</a>.

Nero

Delving into the underworld of Italian-American organized crime, we look at Salvatore "Lucky" Luciano, the gangster who became the most powerful Mafia boss in America in the mid-20th century. By means of murder, political skill, and business acumen he transformed the Mob from a loose group of rival criminal families into a nationwide syndicate that engaged in legal business activities and even worked with the US Government.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Delving into the underworld of Italian-American organized crime, we look at Salvatore "Lucky" Luciano, the gangster who became the most powerful Mafia boss in America in the mid-20th century. By means of murder, political skill, and business acumen he transformed the Mob from a loose group of rival criminal families into a nationwide syndicate that engaged in legal business activities and even worked with the US Government.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, <a href="http://www.fabfigmentals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fab Figmentals</a>! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us <a href="http://twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AssassinsPod</a>.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/remember-remember/292866951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’ll find them on iTunes</a>.

"Lucky" Luciano

For the first investigation of Season 5 of the show, which will focus on civil rights leaders, we find out about the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Not only the foremost advocate for the rights of African Americans, King was also a leading voice against war and poverty. In this episode we trace the converging paths of King and James Earl Ray, the man who would be convicted - rightly or wrongly - for the assassination. Part 1 of 3.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

For the first investigation of Season 5 of the show, which will focus on civil rights leaders, we find out about the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Not only the foremost advocate for the rights of African Americans, King was also a leading voice against war and poverty. In this episode we trace the converging paths of King and James Earl Ray, the man who would be convicted - rightly or wrongly - for the assassination. Part 1 of 3.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, <a href="http://www.fabfigmentals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fab Figmentals</a>! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us <a href="http://twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AssassinsPod</a>.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/remember-remember/292866951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’ll find them on iTunes</a>.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Part 1

In the final installment of our three-part investigating into the death of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, we find out what the US Central Intelligence Agency knew about the gruesome events that took place inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, where he was killed. In January of this year, eleven men were put on trial in Saudi Arabia for their alleged involvement in the crime. But other people who might have been involved - indeed, those who may have organized the assassination - seem to have escaped justice. Meanwhile, we ask what, if anything, will change as a result of the international furore over the killing of Khashoggi?To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.This episode featured ads for Shaker &amp; Spoon and DreamCloud Luxury Mattresses. Get $20 a subscription to Shaker &amp; Spoon by visiting shakerandspoon.com/assassin and get $200 off any size DreamCloud mattress by visiting DreamCloudSleep.com and using code ASSASSINATIONS.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

In the final installment of our three-part investigating into the death of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, we find out what the US Central Intelligence Agency knew about the gruesome events that took place inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, where he was killed. In January of this year, eleven men were put on trial in Saudi Arabia for their alleged involvement in the crime. But other people who might have been involved - indeed, those who may have organized the assassination - seem to have escaped justice. Meanwhile, we ask what, if anything, will change as a result of the international furore over the killing of Khashoggi?To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us <a href="http://twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AssassinsPod</a>.This episode featured ads for Shaker &amp; Spoon and DreamCloud Luxury Mattresses. Get $20 a subscription to Shaker &amp; Spoon by visiting <a href="http://shakerandspoon.com/assassin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shakerandspoon.com/assassin</a> and get $200 off any size DreamCloud mattress by visiting <a href="http://www.dreamcloudsleep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DreamCloudSleep.com</a> and using code ASSASSINATIONS.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Jamal Khashoggi Part 3

A hero to the poor and dispossessed, a villain to the conservative ruling class, Emiliano Zapata became one of the most powerful leaders of the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century. A farmer, a skilled horseman, and an effective military commander, Zapata fought to advance the rights of the common people against the depredations of the landed elite.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

A hero to the poor and dispossessed, a villain to the conservative ruling class, Emiliano Zapata became one of the most powerful leaders of the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century. A farmer, a skilled horseman, and an effective military commander, Zapata fought to advance the rights of the common people against the depredations of the landed elite.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Emiliano Zapata

Charlie Hebdo

In the first of a two-part look at the mass shooting at the office of the satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo in 2015, we learn about the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammed. The images, originally published in a Danish newspaper and added to by the illustrators at Charlie Hebdo, upset many Muslims, who said some of the depictions were both disrespectful and racist. As protests grew, some Islamist groups threatened bloody retribution for those who had published the cartoons.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

In the first of a two-part look at the mass shooting at the office of the satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo in 2015, we learn about the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammed. The images, originally published in a Danish newspaper and added to by the illustrators at Charlie Hebdo, upset many Muslims, who said some of the depictions were both disrespectful and racist. As protests grew, some Islamist groups threatened bloody retribution for those who had published the cartoons.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us <a href="http://twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AssassinsPod</a>.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/remember-remember/292866951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’ll find them on iTunes</a>.

Charlie Hebdo Part 1

Dag Hammarskjöld

Patrice Lumumba was the first prime minister of an independent Congo. The leader of a national liberation movement, he fell victim to powerful forces that sought to control his country.Stepping into the crisis in the Congo, Dag Hammarskjold, Secretary-General of the United Nations and one of the most brilliant diplomats of his generation, sought to bring about peace. It was a mission that cost him his life.This episode of Assassinations Podcast will look at the machinations of Congolese politicians, Belgian imperialists, CIA agents, mercenary fighters, and the United Nations - all of which sought, in their own ways, to shape the future of the Congo and control its vast natural resources.For more information about the people and music featured in this episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website.

Patrice Lumumba was the first prime minister of an independent Congo. The leader of a national liberation movement, he fell victim to powerful forces that sought to control his country.Stepping into the crisis in the Congo, Dag Hammarskjold, Secretary-General of the United Nations and one of the most brilliant diplomats of his generation, sought to bring about peace. It was a mission that cost him his life.This episode of <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast</a> will look at the machinations of Congolese politicians, Belgian imperialists, CIA agents, mercenary fighters, and the United Nations - all of which sought, in their own ways, to shape the future of the Congo and control its vast natural resources.For more information about the people and music featured in this episode, visit the <a href="https://www.assassinationspodcast.com/hammarskjold-lumumba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>.

Dag Hammarskjöld & Patrice Lumumba

In 2017 Kim Jong-nam was killed by two women who thought they were taking part in a prank video, but who were inadvertently smearing a chemical weapon on his face. Was he the victim of an ingenious scheme hatched by his half-brother, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un? And who was he secretly meeting in the days before his bizarre murder? Part 1 of 2.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

In 2017 Kim Jong-nam was killed by two women who thought they were taking part in a prank video, but who were inadvertently smearing a chemical weapon on his face. Was he the victim of an ingenious scheme hatched by his half-brother, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un? And who was he secretly meeting in the days before his bizarre murder? Part 1 of 2.To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>. While there, you can also check out our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/bookstore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookstore</a>, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our <a href="http://assassinationspodcast.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merch Store</a> to nab a log tee or tote bag.Make sure to check out our sister show, <a href="http://www.fabfigmentals.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fab Figmentals</a>! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.If you’d like to support the show, we have a <a href="http://patreon.com/assassinationspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at <a href="http://patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast</a> You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us <a href="http://twitter.com/assassinspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AssassinsPod</a>.Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/remember-remember/292866951" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’ll find them on iTunes</a>.

Kim Jong-nam

Georgi Markov

In one of the most infamous moments of the Cold War, Bulgarian writer Georgi Markov died following a strange encounter on the streets of London. The incident came to be known as the "Umbrella Assassination", after the British press picked up on claims that Markov had been killed by a mysterious man carrying an umbrella. But the truth might be different - and even more shocking - than the lurid media tale. In the first part of our 3 part episode on his death, we meet Markov and learn about his assassination.For more information about Georgi Markov and the music used in this week’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website.

In one of the most infamous moments of the Cold War, Bulgarian writer Georgi Markov died following a strange encounter on the streets of London. The incident came to be known as the "Umbrella Assassination", after the British press picked up on claims that Markov had been killed by a mysterious man carrying an umbrella. But the truth might be different - and even more shocking - than the lurid media tale. In the first part of our 3 part episode on his death, we meet Markov and learn about his assassination.For more information about Georgi Markov and the music used in this week’s episode, visit the <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>.

Georgi Markov & the Umbrella Assassination Part 1

Ashraf Marwan

Ashraf Marwan fell from the window of his fifth floor apartment in London's exclusive Mayfair. A billionaire businessman, he'd lived a quiet life in England for many years. In Part 1 of this episode, we look into his previous work as a spy - perhaps the greatest spy of the 20th Century. An Egyptian, in the 1970s he provided huge amounts of high level government information to Israel. These intelligence reports helped to shape Israeli policy. But had Marwan been a double agent the whole time?For more information about the people and music featured in this episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website.

Ashraf Marwan fell from the window of his fifth floor apartment in London's exclusive Mayfair. A billionaire businessman, he'd lived a quiet life in England for many years. In Part 1 of this episode, we look into his previous work as a spy - perhaps the greatest spy of the 20th Century. An Egyptian, in the 1970s he provided huge amounts of high level government information to Israel. These intelligence reports helped to shape Israeli policy. But had Marwan been a double agent the whole time?For more information about the people and music featured in this episode, visit the <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>.

Ashraf Marwan, the Spy Who Fell to Earth Part 1

Boris Korczak

Born in Polish Lithuania, Boris Korczak fled from Communism and settled in Denmark. There he became embroiled in Cold War espionage. He worked for seven years as a CIA asset operating within the KGB. After his cover was blown, Korczak sought help from the Americans, including US citizenship - but the CIA had different ideas. In a remarkable radio interview, reenacted here, WRC’s Joel Spivak interviews Boris Korcak about some of his remarkable claims.This is part 1 of 2 about Boris Korczak. In next week’s episode, we’ll learn more about his story, investigate his claims, and unpack some of his bizarre allegations.To learn more about Boris Korczak and the music used in this week’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website.

Born in Polish Lithuania, Boris Korczak fled from Communism and settled in Denmark. There he became embroiled in Cold War espionage. He worked for seven years as a CIA asset operating within the KGB. After his cover was blown, Korczak sought help from the Americans, including US citizenship - but the CIA had different ideas. In a remarkable radio interview, reenacted here, WRC’s Joel Spivak interviews Boris Korcak about some of his remarkable claims. This is part 1 of 2 about Boris Korczak. In next week’s episode, we’ll learn more about his story, investigate his claims, and unpack some of his bizarre allegations. To learn more about Boris Korczak and the music used in this week’s episode, visit the <a href="http://www.assassinationspodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Assassinations Podcast website</a>.

Boris Korczak, the Spy with Nine Lives Part 1

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