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ASSASSINS

ABC Australia
World War I
Benazir Bhutto
Tupac Shakur
Shinzo Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami
Iran
Ramses III
Alexei Navalny
Russia
Assassinations
Pakistan People's Party
Unification Church
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Nuclear Weapons
Rasputin
Grigoris Lambrakis
Taliban
Ancient Egypt
Pakistan
Assassination

History often moves slowly, almost imperceptibly. But sometimes, the world is changed forever by a single, brutal act of violence. ASSASSINS tells the stories of these moments of chaos and fire. Each week host Aslan Pahari will bring you stories of the world's most shocking assassinations that changed the course of history. From the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how fa... more

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Latest Episodes

Magistrate Giovanni Falcone should have been too scared to take on the Sicilian mafia.

After all, many of his colleagues had died trying to bring the Cosa Nostra to justice.

So how did he do it? And why was victory, when it came, so bittersweet?

T... more

The Italian mafia once held regular meetings to decide which public figure needed to be assassinated.

Some decisions were because of long-held grudges by these Sicilian "men of honour".

Other killings were about stopping someone from challenging th... more

Would-be assassins have tried to kill or abduct Masih Alinejad at least three times.

Somehow, she's still alive.

The former Iranian journalist fled her home country over 15 years ago.

From America, she started a hugely popular global campaign aga... more

ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari will be back in a few weeks with a batch of brand new stories about the world's most shocking assassinations. But in the meantime, may we present… What The Duck?! | Nature's Most Wanted.

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Stuart Drummond
Manager of Community and Economic Development, Shire of Noangarup, Western Australia
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Leonardo da Pinci
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Alexei Toliopoulos
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Maddie Massy
Science journalist and expert in ancient DNA research.
Episode: An ancient mystery solved by modern science!

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Aslan Pahari
Host of Assassins, ABC Listen / ABC Australia (and related)

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Great host

    Great host, wish it was just history and not true crime though!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ro_bbie2442
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent!

    ‘A Targeted Doctor’ your best episode yet!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hfgjmbcsgjn
    Australia2 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Awesome podcast. Awesome host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sciencepyar
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic story teller

    Aslan’s voice is like looking into a camp fire or out to sea, very soothing. He’s a fantastic story teller and cuts through sensationalism well. Folk like him make me proud to be an Australian and content like this is refreshing from the ABC

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brode hog
    Australia3 months ago
  • Subjects from around the world

    The list of episodes includes subjects from around the world. This has helped me learn about famous assassins outside the Western scope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Froggy-001
    Australia3 months ago

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A few viewers note pacing could be tighter in longer episodes.
High-quality production and solid research are recurring positives.
Clean, engaging narration with strong storytelling that makes history feel immediate.
Some listeners feel the voice can be too theatrical for serious analysis.
Guests and topics broadly cover consequential assassinations with global impact.

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Apple Podcasts
#146
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#83
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#42
India/History
Apple Podcasts
#55
Singapore/History
Apple Podcasts
#105
New Zealand/History
Apple Podcasts
#117
Ireland/History

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“Z”: The Oscar-winning film banned in Greece
Q: Why is it that you love the movie Z?
I love this film because it gives a visual language to the memories of the military junta in Greece, and it captures the essence of those experiences for many exiled Greeks.
PRESENTS… No One Saw It Coming | The Wrong Turn That Started a World War
Q: What happens after the assassination?
The Austrians held a major meeting and decided to declare war on Serbia, using the assassination as a trigger for conflict.
An ancient mystery solved by modern science!
Q: How did scientists come to the conclusion that this screaming mummy was Prince Penteware?
Genetic analysis showed that the screaming mummy shared 50 percent of their genetic material with Ramses III, indicating they were father and son.

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ARCHIVAL-history meets gripping narrative around assassinations that altered the course of events. Episodes typically weave detailed historical context with character-driven storytelling, exploring the motives, methods, and global fallout of famed and infamous figures. Listeners can expect a dramatic, well-produced treatment of political intrigue, war, and cultural shifts sparked by high-profile killings, often enriched by expert commentary and archival material. The format tends to blend scholarly insight with accessible storytelling, making complex histories feel immediate. A standout aspect is the consistent focus on the consequences and moral questions surrounding political violence, which may appeal to history enthusiasts, students, an... more

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2. Leonardo da Pinci
3. Alexei Toliopoulos
4. Maddie Massy

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