Unobscured

4.7 (7.7K)
HISTORY
WEEKLY SERIES

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.

EPISODE 1

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42 min
EPISODE 2

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 min
EPISODE 3

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
EPISODE 4

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42 min
EPISODE 5

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41 min
EPISODE 6

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min
EPISODE 7

S4 – 7: Great Will Be the Ruin

Grigory struggled to heal. But as he swam back to life, another more successful assassination shot a hole in divine autocracy, and The Great War swept over the empires of his world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38 min
EPISODE 8

S4 – 8: A Time to Live

The empire was bleeding. Who was to blame? As the accusations flew thick and fast, Grigory Rasputin proved once again that the ladder of chaos was an old friend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42 min

See All Season 4 (14)

4.7

out of 5

7,721 Ratings

Awesome Deeper Dive

Jul 23

AngiRose86

Aaron takes us through some historical events that have become both myth and legend as the decades pass. I enjoyed how Aaron’s story telling was interwoven with interviews. Wishing there was a season 5!!
Great show

Jun 23

JKP from SC

I really appreciate the deep dives and insight!
You can’t just listen to the first episode

Feb 26

The7walkers

My son and I visited Salem this week. After visiting some of the local museums, we decided we wanted a little more context and information about the Salem witch trials. So as we continued driving along the Massachusetts coast, we listened to this amazing season. So well researched, the author has collected a lot of resources and takes the time to explain the context of each event. I am so glad we took the time to listen to this. Brilliant work!
So interesting

Feb 8

Hellmom

As a historian myself I just appreciated the heck out of this work. Loved the narrative and learned so many things I had never heard before. Remember the match girls !!!!

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.

Channel

Grim & Mild
Creator

iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Episodes

77
Seasons

4
Rating

Clean
Copyright

2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
Show Website

Unobscured