Grigori Rasputin is one of the most notorious names in Russian history - and his piercing eyes, creepy gaze, greasy hair, and ...

The death of the ‘notoriously evil’ monk was reported in the Manchester Guardian on 3 January 1917, while the following day, amidst all the news about the war in Europe, it was noted that Russia could ...

Docu-drama series The Last Czars, which tells the story of Russia's fallen Romanov family, premiered on Netflix on July 3. It's a story that history buffs have been fascinated with for ages: The ...

Enigma has shrouded the demise of "mad monk" Rasputin for more than a century - the philanderer who toppled the Russian imperial family and convinced them he possessed mystical abilities. Originating ...

This darkly decadent chocolate cake relies on a stout with a cult following. If you’re feeling naughty, drizzle it with ...

In the volumes of Russian history there are a great many famous names. In the arts we read of Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky, on the battlefield there was Peter the Great and Zhukov and in the sciences, ...

Jack Coleman (He/Him) is a Lead Editor from Ireland. This is his third full year in games media, having previously worked freelance for various outlets, including NME. The Thaumaturge is a ...

A 1978 disco hit about Grigori Rasputin is now a viral meme. The song 'Rasputin' by Boney M. is linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This connection stems from similar names and humorous online ...