Jenny Lindh: Here are the best audiobooks right now
This article by librarian Jenny Lindh highlights the best audiobooks currently available, including works on Rasputin, magic from Switzerland, and Jämtland's black magic.
The Crazy Monk Rasputin Had No Restraints
Historian Antony Beevor argues that Rasputin played a crucial role in the downfall of the Romanov dynasty, captivating Tsar Nicholas II with his influence and political intrigue.
Epstein and Rasputin: When Shadows Rule, Thrones Fall
The article discusses the parallels between Jeffrey Epstein and Grigori Rasputin, suggesting that both represent shadowy influences that undermine empires from within.
Epstein Case, McSweeney Resigns, Starmer's 'Rasputin': 'I Take Full Responsibility'
McSweeney, a key political adviser to UK Prime Minister Starmer, resigns amid the Epstein scandal and controversy surrounding the appointment of ex-ambassador Mandelson.
The shocking message of Putin's instigator resonated: 'We cannot be sure that eternity will not come soon, and then it will be too late'
In light of escalating tensions between Russia and the West, Alexander Dugin, known as Putin's brain or Rasputin, issued an apocalyptic message urging unbaptized Russians to prepare for eternity by attending church regularly.
Russia was falling apart, and a strange man was in power. He was barely killed.
The article discusses Grigori Rasputin, a Russian mystic and self-proclaimed healer, who became a significant figure in the early 20th century after befriending the royal family, ultimately leading to his controversial influence and assassination in December 1916.
He enjoyed the reputation of a saint at court, yet everyone spoke of his orgies, wild parties, and intimate relationship with the empress
The article discusses the controversial life and influence of Grigori Rasputin in imperial Russia, leading up to his assassination in 1916, which marked the decline of the Romanov dynasty.