Assassination of Georgi Markov | Poisoned by an Umbrella Gun in Broad Daylight
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Georgi Markov, a BBC journalist, was killed by a poison umbrella during the height of the Cold War. Did the KGB orchestrate his assassination?Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.comOur sponsors:Quince — Go to http://quince.com/redweb for free shipping and 365-day returns.This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off BetterHelp at http://BetterHelp.com/REDWEBGeorgi Markov was a famed writer, journalist, and playwright in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, in Bulgaria and Western Europe. A passionate man, his writings were largely influenced by the political climate at the time, often making a mockery of the building communist regime. Little did he know, the very work that gave him his lavish, successful life, would also be what would end it. Today, we’re exploring the theories behind one of the most famous political killings of the Cold War, the Assassination of Georgi Markov. Sensitive topics: death, political conspiracy/discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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