11 episodes
Foiled Devan
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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From Julius Caesar to the Kennedys, successful assassinations have played a significant role in the course of human civilization. This show isn't about those. Instead, we're looking at failed assassination attempts from throughout history. From near misses to disastrous blunders, these would-be assassinations often still made a major impact. Music by astrofreq from Pixabay.
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Episode 10: The Gunpowder Plot
King James I was one of the most important monarchs of early modern England. He was also the target of one of the most famous assassination attempts in history. Remember, remember the 5th of November!
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Episode 9: A Forest of Corpses
Sultan Mehmed II transformed the Ottoman Empire into a superpower. But his reign was very nearly cut short by Dracula. No, really. Happy Halloween!
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Episode 8: Loose Lips and British Ships
In 1776, George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, fighting an uphill battle for independence from Great Britain. All the while, there was a plot being formed against his life that could have ended the revolution before it began.
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Episode 7: The Man Who Just Wouldn't Die
Grigori Rasputin survived his first assassination attempt in 1914. But would he be able to survive another? Part 2 of 2.
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Episode 6: The Antichrist
Grigori Rasputin got away with hurting a lot of people throughout his life, partly thanks to the protection he got from the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia. But there were places where even the emperor and empress could not protect him. Part 1 of 2.
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Episode 5: Exodus from Paradise
Bob Marley was one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, and a voice for change all around the world. But the iconic reggae star very nearly became a victim of the dangerous game of politics in 1970s Jamaica.
Customer Reviews
Highly recommend!
A family member suggested that I checked this one out, and I am glad that I did! I have always been a huge fan of history, and the study of lesser known accounts that aren’t given the spotlight near as much as they should. A very interesting and informative podcast with accounts that are well researched, and laid out in a way that definitely grabs and holds the listener’s attention.
Check this show out if you haven’t yet, and I look forward to more episodes!