Disputin’ Rasputin

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Disputin’ Rasputin

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Apr 15, 2019

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An illuminating discussion about the Russian Monk, Rasputin, by author Douglas Smith. We’ll be discussing the myths and facts about Rasputin as described in Smith’s book, Rasputin: Faith, Power and the Twilight of the Romanovs. Read the episode notes

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Apr 15, 2019

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