One of the alleged killers of the Palestinian American activist is back in the news, this time for blocking aid to war torn Gaza. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can also contact us through the...

Did a Jewish stage magician and master of the occult aid the Nazi Party as it rose to power in 1930s Germany? We try to sort fact from propaganda in our investigation into the life and death of a man who went by the name Jan Erik Hanussen. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and...

The assassinated of Louis Mountbatten, cousin of the Queen and mentor to the Prince of Wales, was the most high profile assassination claimed by the IRA during the Troubles — but was he targeted because of his royal status, or because his secret life posed a security risk? To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some...

On the 5th of November, 1605, England rejoiced when an attempt to kill the king was thwarted. Though several conspirators were arrested — all malcontented Catholics — could it be that a powerful player in the affairs of state was the real force behind the infamous Gunpowder Plot? To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend...

King Gyanendra assumed the throne after the 2001 mass killing of most other members of his family. His nephew supposedly committed the crime, but could he have actually been a victim? To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. 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...

The king was assassinated by one of his own relatives, a young prince who had studied for years in the United States, where he had a brush with the law. This is the second and final installment on this case. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, and shop our...

In the first installment of a two-part examination of the fate of the Saudi ruler, we look into the mysterious origins of his family and their connection to an obscure religious sect. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. 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...

The tsar known as “Alexander the Liberator” was killed by a bomb just as he was about to enact political reforms to Russia’s autocratic system of government. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. 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. The...

We begin with a historical narrative, telling the story of the plot to assassinate King Alexander of Yugoslavia, who was shot to death during a visit to France. Dr. Chris Millington, a lecturer in Modern French History, also joins us to discuss the case. To learn more about Chris and his work, go to: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/hpp/staff/profile/index.php?id=3857 To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website,...

Including a narrative account of the assassination, we consider the lives of Philip and his son, Alexander the Great, and the impact they had on the world. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. 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...

We announce the theme of Season 8 of the show then explore the life and death of the Ukrainian nationalist leader. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. 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...

Niall is again joined by UK-based historian Luca Trenta to discuss the use of assassination as a tool of foreign policy by the United States Government. Part 2 of 2. Check out producer Lindsey’s exciting new project, Vorpalab, which offers alternate reality games on blockchain: www.vorpalab.com To find out more about Luca Trenta’s work, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great...

Specializing in American foreign policy during the Cold War, Dr Trenta has a special interest in the evolution of the US government’s policies towards the use of assassination. (Part one of two.) Check out producer Lindsey’s exciting new project, Vorpalab, which offers alternate reality games on blockchain: www.vorpalab.com To find out more about Luca Trenta’s work, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can also check out our Bookstore,...

Niall and Kit discuss the alleged attempted assassination of the Skripals in the UK in 2018. They also talk about the work of the OPCW in this case and in Syria. Thanks to Kit Klarenberg for joining us for this episode. His work can be found via: https://kitklarenberg.substack.com/ and https://twitter.com/KitKlarenberg To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can also...

Co-founder of the White Helmets, Le Mesurier died in Turkey in 2019. Local authorities said there was no sign of foul play, but could the truth be more sinister? In this episode we talked about an organization called ARK. It’s website is: https://www.ark.international To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great...

One of the richest men in the world, Hariri twice served as prime minister of Lebanon before being killed in a suicide bombing. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can also contact us through the website...

Isolated and hopelessly out of his depth, Guevara stood no chance against the forces ranged against him: the Bolivian Army, US Special Forces, the CIA, and an unrepentant Nazi killer. This episode is brought to you by EarlyBird. To find out how to benefit from their special listener offer, just go to partners.getearlybird.io/podcast To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there,...

The German banker was murdered with a sophisticated roadside bomb, allegedly set by the Red Army Faction. This episode is brought to you by Omio. Use the link https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 and promo code OMIO5 at checkout to receive a discount on your purchase. Offer ends July 31, 2021. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore,...

Canadian weapons engineer Gerald Bull was assassinated in 1990 as we worked on a secret Iraqi artillery program called Project Babylon. This episode is brought to you by Omio. Use the link https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 and promo code OMIO5 at checkout to receive a discount on your purchase. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our...

In a special edition of the podcast, we witness the deadly handiwork of the legendary Order of Assassins. To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can also contact us through the website - we love to hear your...

We reveal the subject of the hundredth episode of Assassinations Podcast.

Sue Woolmans is the author of a book on a pivotal moment in world history - the assassination of Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914. This episode is brought to you by Brüush. Follow this link and use promo code POD15 to get 15% off your order: www.bit.ly/3xe5g7S To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com. While there, you can also check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great...

We wrap up our look at the fate of the Italian financier, who was linked to the Mafia and corruption in the Vatican. Suicide or murder? We look at the evidence and consider some motives. This episode is brought to you by Podgo.co To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading...

We witness the collapse of Banco Ambrosiano and discover the fate of its chief, Roberto Calvi, in the second part of our investigation. Concludes next week. This episode is brought to you by Podgo.co To find out more about the people and music featured in today’s episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to...