Episode 2: The Black Princesses of Montenegro and the Rise of Rasputin

07/18/21 • 24 min

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In Episode 2, we'll dig into what - and who - set the stage for the rise of Rasputin's power in the Russian royal family before the downfall of the monarchy. Read Douglas Smith's "Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs," for more fascinating details on this era! And don't forget to check the Under-Studies blog for additional info @ https://understudiescast.wordpress.com/

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