Discover the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Grigori Rasputin, the Siberian holy man who became one of the most controversial figures in Russian history. With historian Douglas Smith, we explore his rise to influence, his relationship with the Romanov royal family, the scandals surrounding his reputation, and the truth behind his infamous murder. How much of the story is fact, and how much is myth? This episode was edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Anna Brant. The senior producer was Charlotte Long. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. All music from Epidemic Sounds. History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™ #HistoryHitPodcast #AfterDark