In this episode of the Compendium, I tell Adam about the tragic Execution of the Romanovs, unveiling this dark chapter in Russian history. Who were the Romanovs, and what kind of ruler was Tsar Nicholas II? We also touch on how the wandering “Mad Monk” Rasputin managed to infiltrate and influence the highest seat in imperial Russia.

We examine what sparked the Bolshevik takeover, their arrest, and execution. From this, whispers and myths began to circulate about the young princess Anastasia possibly escaping, with her descendants walking amongst us even today. In today's episode, we address the haunting question, "What happened to the Romanov family?" in the tumultuous aftermath of Imperial Russia.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

The Romanovs: The Final Chapter by Robert K. Massie.
Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs by Douglas Smith.
Anastasia: the 1997 animated film by Don Bluth
The Last Czars, Netflix docu drama 2019

Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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The Execution of the Romanovs: From Russia's Throne to an Unthinkable Fate