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Assassinations Podcast — History
Assassinations Podcast

Each episode, Assassinations Podcast delves into one of history’s most notorious assassinations and explores the mysteries and conspiracies that surround it.

Copyright: © Niall Cooper

Latest Episodes:

"Lucky" Luciano Oct 01, 2019

Show notes

Delving into the underworld of Italian-American organized crime, we look at Salvatore "Lucky" Luciano, the gangster who became the most powerful Mafia boss in America in the mid-20th century. By means of murder, political skill, and business acumen he transformed the Mob from a loose group of rival criminal families into a nationwide syndicate that engaged in legal business activities and even worked with the US Government.

To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.

If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.

Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Lucrezia Borgia Sep 16, 2019

Show notes

We are joined once more by Mike Corradi from A History of Italy Podcast to look at the lives, loves, and crimes of the Borgia family. This week, we focus on the the beautiful Lucrezia, the daughter of Pope Alexander VI, who allegedly lured men to their deaths. We then find out about the fate of the infamous dynasty.

To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.

If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.

Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Cesare Borgia Sep 09, 2019

Show notes

We join with our good friends at A History of Italy Podcast to bring you a two-part investigation into one of the most notorious dynasties of the Renaissance, the Borgias. This week, we focus on the priest-turned-warrior Cesare Borgia, who used murderous conspiracies and battlefield tactics to attempt to forge a new state during the Italian Wars.

To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.

If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.

Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Nero Aug 26, 2019

Show notes

Set fire to Rome, burning the capital of the known world to the ground? Check. Poisoned your step-brother and heir? Check. Bumped off you mother, your tutor, and your pregnant wife? Check, check, check. Oh, well, you must be Emperor Nero, then! We spend time with history's most infamous ruler and ask: was he really such a monster?

To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.

And get $20 off your first box of Winc wine by using code "assassinations" at winc.com.

If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.

Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Caligula Aug 19, 2019

Show notes

Was he the craziest ruler in the ancient world or the best satirist in Rome? Maybe he was both. We continue our look at the Julio-Claudian dynasty, witnessing the strange goings on in the court of Emperor Caligula, whose behavior scandalized the Roman nobility and led to claims that he was mad.

To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

Make sure to check out our sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.

And get $20 off your first box of Winc wine by using code "assassinations" at winc.com.

If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.

Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Julius Caesar Part 2 Aug 12, 2019

Show notes

The second and last part of our look at the case of Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator killed in 44 BC. We watch as Caesar, defying ill omens, enters the Senate House to be killed in a frenzy of knife blows. Though it looks like a deal might be struck between his supporters and his assassins, the situation rapidly changes. In the civil war that follows, the fate of the Republic hangs in the balance.

To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.

Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Julius Caesar Part 1 Aug 05, 2019

Show notes

Season 4 of the show will focus on murderous schemes within powerful families throughout history. In the first episode of the season, we look at the most famous assassination of all time - the murder of Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate in 44 BC. He had won glory and riches conquering the Gauls before going on to defeat his Roman foes. But as dictator for life, it was in Rome itself that the great man would meet his doom. We conclude this case next week.

To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

This episode includes a trailer for our brand new sister show, Fab Figmentals! Fab Figmentals is hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts.

If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.

Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Season 4 Teaser Trailer: Dynasties Aug 02, 2019

Show notes

Season 4 is going live on August 5th! The theme for this season is dynasties - assassinations by and within powerful families through the ages. We'll travel from Ancient Rome to Renaissance Italy, and from 20th century New York right up to one of the most infamous dynasties of the present day. We hope you’ll join us on this epic journey into the world of history's most frightening families.

Daphne Caruana Galizia Part 2 Jul 15, 2019

Show notes

In the concluding installment of our two-part look at the case of Daphne Caruana Galizia, we find out about the investigations she was working on for her blog, Running Commentary, at the time of her death. This journalistic work made her powerful enemies in her homeland, Malta, and likely led to her murder.

To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our Merch Store to nab a log tee or tote bag.

This episode includes a trailer for our brand new podcast, Fab Figmentals, launching July 10th! Fab Figmentals will be hosted by our very own Lindsey Morse, and it will explore the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts. Check your feed next week; we'll be sharing the first episode of Fab Figmentals with you right here.

If you’d like to support the show, we have a Patreon page. We offer a variety of different support levels with lots of fun perks, including bonus episodes, a monthly livestream, stickers, merch store credit, and more! Find us at patreon.com/AssassinationsPodcast You can also interact with us on Twitter. You’ll find us @AssassinsPod.

Assassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who also researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you’d like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band Remember Remember. You’ll find them on iTunes.

Sneak Peek: Fab Figmentals Jul 10, 2019

Show notes

Assassinations Podcast is dark this week, but we’re bringing you a sneak preview of a brand new show launching this week on our network: Fab Figmentals, a podcast that explores the realm of curious creatures, magical monsters, and beautiful beasts! Each week, host Lindsey Morse (the producer of Assassinations Podcast) explores a different legendary creature by looking at its history and folklore. If you enjoy this episode of Fab Figmentals, you can listen to additional episodes and subscribe here.

Website: www.fabfigmentals.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/figmentals

Instagram: www.instagram.com/fabfigmentals

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