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!

Episode 9: A Forest of Corpses

Oct 30th, 2021 20m 42s

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

Episode 8: Loose Lips and British Ships

Oct 15th, 2021 22m 18s

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

Episode 7: The Man Who Just Wouldn't Die

Oct 8th, 2021 12m 44s

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

Episode 6: The Antichrist

Sep 23rd, 2021 14m 19s

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.

Episode 5: Exodus from Paradise

Sep 16th, 2021 16m 44s

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.

Episode 4: La Noche Septembrina

Sep 8th, 2021 14m 14s

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.

Episode 3: A Knife in the Dark

Sep 1st, 2021 10m 4s

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.

Episode 2: The Pazzi Conspiracy

Aug 25th, 2021 13m 23s

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 ca

Episode 1: The Near-Death of the New Deal

Aug 18th, 2021 14m 46s

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 Hou

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Episode 0: Introduction

Jul 20th, 2021 2m 7s

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 f

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