Real Dictators Episodes Available now
Kim Jong-il Part 1: Birth of North Korea
We trace Kim Jong-il's rise to power and the founding of the state of North Korea.
Turkmenbashy Part 2: Putin, Taliban, Internet Shutdown
Niyazov rules one of history's most surreal regimes, a North Korea 2.0.
Turkmenbashy Part 1: Soviet Stooge, Hermit Tyrant
In the rubble of the Soviet Union, Turkmenistan is born... its unusual leader, Niyazov.
Mao Zedong Part 3: The Cultural Revolution
As Mao's Cultural Revolution unfolds, his health deteriorates, and what of his legacy?
Mao Zedong Part 2: The 鈥楪reat Leap Forward鈥�
As Mao clinches power, his Great Leap Forwards drives millions across China to the edge.
Mao Zedong Part 1: Peasant鈥檚 Son, Communist Rebel
In 1893, Mao is born. As a child on his family farm, he will consume books & ideas.
Herod the Great Part 2: Murders in the Family
Herod takes Jerusalem, murders family members, and what of his acts in the Nativity?
Herod the Great Part 1: Ruler of Galilee
King Herod - the original pantomime villain. Who really was this iconic figure?
Saddam Hussein Part 5: The War on Terror
In the aftermath of 9/11, Bush & Blair send troops into Iraq. But, Saddam vanishes...
Saddam Hussein Part 4: The First Gulf War
US forces are deployed as Iraq invades Kuwait. At home, it's a chance to undermine Saddam.
