Foiled

Foiled

From Julius Caesar to the Kennedys, successful assassinations have played a significant role in the course of human civilization. This show isn't about those. Instead, we're looking at failed assassination attempts from throughout history. From near misses to disastrous blunders, these would-be assassinations often still made a major impact. Music by astrofreq from Pixabay.

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November 13, 2021 19 mins

King James I was one of the most important monarchs of early modern England. He was also the target of one of the most famous assassination attempts in history. Remember, remember the 5th of November!

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Sultan Mehmed II transformed the Ottoman Empire into a superpower. But his reign was very nearly cut short by Dracula. No, really. Happy Halloween!

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October 15, 2021 22 mins

In 1776, George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, fighting an uphill battle for independence from Great Britain. All the while, there was a plot being formed against his life that could have ended the revolution before it began.

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October 8, 2021 12 mins

Grigori Rasputin survived his first assassination attempt in 1914. But would he be able to survive another? Part 2 of 2. 

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September 23, 2021 14 mins

Grigori Rasputin got away with hurting a lot of people throughout his life, partly thanks to the protection he got from the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia. But there were places where even the emperor and empress could not protect him. Part 1 of 2.

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September 16, 2021 16 mins

Bob Marley was one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, and a voice for change all around the world.  But the iconic reggae star very nearly became a victim of the dangerous game of politics in 1970s Jamaica.

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September 8, 2021 14 mins

Simón Bolívar returned from exile to win the wars for independence in South America. But even with the revolution won and the Spanish gone, his life was still in danger. Part 2 of 2.

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September 1, 2021 10 mins

Simón Bolívar was instrumental in the creation of South America as we know it. But before El Libertador had the chance to lead the continent to independence, he was almost killed in his sleep. Part 1 of 2.

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August 25, 2021 13 mins

The Medici were among the wealthiest and most powerful families in Europe during the Renaissance. For centuries, they were the oligarchs of the Republic of Florence and major patrons of the arts and sciences. In 1478, their reign very nearly came to a quick and bloody end.

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Franklin Roosevelt is usually considered one of the greatest American presidents, leading the United States through one of the most tumultuous times of its history. But had one assassin had his way, FDR would not have lived to see the White House.

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July 20, 2021 2 mins

Foiled is a show where we discuss failed assassination attempts and plots from throughout history. Some of these attempts came astonishingly close to changing the course of human civilization, while others failed miserably. Music by astrofreq from Pixabay.

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