21 - 27 June 2027 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury

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Moot

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20:00 - 21:00
Thu, 25 June
68. Assassins
Moot

From exploding cigars to blades in the dark, assassination has long shaped political power. In this gripping discussion, Nigel West joins Paul Beaver to explore a hidden history of intrigue, deception, and calculated violence. Spanning from Julius Caesar to modern figures like the Ayatollah, their conversation reveals both bizarre plots and chilling precision. Drawing on newly uncovered intelligence and centuries of conflict, they uncover how assassination tactics evolve, yet remain rooted in the same enduring struggle for control, influence, and survival at the highest levels of power.

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