Welcome to the first episode of Histerical! This week we explore the downfall of the Romanovs, Russia's last royal family. It's a bloody, tragic tale that has inspired horror and fascination for over a century. So what really happened? Were the Romanovs cursed? Was Rasputin really the lover of the Russian queen? Does WRGW regret giving us a podcast?

Guess you'll just have to listen to find out.

Hosted and created by Natalie Castonguay and Siobhan Boyle in partnership with WRGW podcasts

Recording by Runjni Shastri & Bridget Perry

Music by Jess Makler

Editing by Henry Long

Directed and Produced by Scott Rosenberg and Julia Russo