One Moment of Rage Destroyed a 700-Year Dynasty

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[00:00:00]Did you know one moment of rage destroyed a dynasty that ruled Russia for 700 years? Ivan the Terrible had a legendary temper, but nothing compared to what happened on November 15th, 1581.

[00:00:13]He was arguing with his son Ivan about military strategy when fury consumed him completely. The Tsar grabbed his iron-pointed staff and struck his heir in the head. His son collapsed, blood pouring from the wound. Three days later, the prince was dead. Ivan had killed his own successor. The Rurik dynasty crumbled into chaos, paving the way for the Romanovs to seize power. One swing changed Russian history forever.