In an era shaken to its core by dramatic political and social change, a nation wracked by war and looming economic disaster looked for a villain to blame. In Russia, on the eve of the October Revolution, that villain was the charismatic holy man who had seemingly bewitched the tsar and the royal family. In this episode, we explore the life and the many deaths of Grigori Rasputin. Was he a spiritual guide, a faith healer, or a wielder of occult forces?

Researched, written, and produced by Corinne Wieben, with original music by Purple Planet.

Music

Purple Planet - Atmospheric Piano Backing

Purple Planet - Seventh Curse

Frédéric Chopin - Waltz in A minor, B. 150 - performed by Aya Higuchi

Purple Planet - Chimera

Purple Planet - Last Stand

Purple Planet - Outcast

Purple Planet - Sense of Loss

Purple Planet - Shadowlands