72 episodes
Unobscured Grim & Mild
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- History
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4.9 • 8 Ratings
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Each season of Unobscured digs deep into one of history's darkest and most misunderstood moments, and sheds light on the true story beneath the myth.
Explore the Salem witch trials (S1), the Spiritualist Movement (S2), Jack the Ripper (S3), and Grigori Rasputin (S4) through the narrative storytelling of Aaron Mahnke, along with prominent historian interviews.
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S4 – 1: In Search of a Friend
When she traded her name for an empire, Alexandra faced a world that bewildered her—imperial Russia. Even her wedding was overshadowed by death. The darkness of those waters left her searching for a lineline.
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S4 – 2: Man of Contradictions
His hometown was a crossroads. Money and merchandise passed him by, so when Grigory set out on the road himself, it just made since. But he walked into a future that no one could see coming.
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S4 – 3: Made Manifest
The Tsar and his people wrestled for control of the empire. A voice whispering that control was his divine right was exactly what Nicholas wanted to hear.
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S4 – 4: Sheep's Clothing
At the right hand of the Tsar, Grigory Rasputin turned his newfound power and prestige to vicious ends. And he wasn't the only one. Predators across the empire were howling for blood.
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S4 – 5: Standoff
Nicholas and Alexandra found themselves in an endless cascade of battles. Comfort and rest was in short supply. Every path before them seemed to lead to the same dead end. But one voice promised to guide them home.
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S4 – 6: Laying On of Hands
Venomous rumors wrapped Rasputin and the Romanovs in a whirlwind. Grigory himself was at the center of the storm. But when the holy man seemed to promise the only path to healing, it made his grateful patrons turn a blind eye.
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Customer Reviews
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As an history nerd I was very satisfied by season two and literally dropped my fork, when I heard Soujourner Truth. Her story is the most inspiring ever and I thought I knew it but never understood her link with spiritualists. This podcast is amazing. I’m skeptic about hearing once again about Jack the Ripper tho, boring dude really. But Sojourner Truth! A thousand yes! Thank you, I learned new things, and I loved that.