Real Dictators Episodes Available now
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.
Saddam Hussein Part 3: Oil and the Ayatollah
Saddam clashes with Iran's new leader, and with his personality cult, he's ready for war.
Saddam Hussein Part 2: Enforcer, Frontman, Mafia Godfather
Saddam makes his move to consolidate power, appointing friends and relatives.
Saddam Hussein Part 1: Son of the Alleyways
In the spring of 1937, a baby is born... 'Saddam', meaning 鈥榦ne who confronts鈥�.
Francisco Mac铆as Nguema Part Two: Hiding in the Jungle with all the Money.
Mac铆as purges the professional class; his reign worsens when he declares himself God.
Francisco Mac铆as Nguema Part 1: The Forgotten Dictator
Mac铆as' rule in Equatorial Guinea is a blood-curdling story of opportunism & paranoia.
