Dictators

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They’re natural-born leaders with a never-ending thirst for power. Through force and deceit, they rise through the ranks toward radicalism — eliminating anyone who stands in their way. Delve into the minds and motives behind the world’s most infamous leaders. Dictators is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

12/02/2022 · BONUS

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41 min
11/22/2022

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43 min
11/08/2022

Famous Revolutionaries: Maximilien Robespierre Pt. 2

In 1791, France adopted a new constitution, placing power in the hands of the people. Robespierre’s job was done... or so he thought. War was coming, and with it, the growing threat of enemies both internal and external. In his quest to squash the counter-revolution, Robespierre plunges the country into the merciless and bloody Reign of Terror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min
11/01/2022

Famous Revolutionaries: Maximilien Robespierre Pt. 1

He entered the Age of Enlightenment as a young, well-educated student who saw the French nobility and clergy as corrupt — and society as ripe for an overhaul. As France plunged into crisis after crisis, Robespierre transformed from idealistic lawyer… to agitator for revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
10/25/2022

Unsolved Murders: The Death of King Tut Pt. 2

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52 min
10/18/2022

Unsolved Murders: The Death of King Tut Pt. 1

Before becoming the world’s most famous mummy, King Tut was a teenage pharoah coming out of his father’s shadow. When he suddenly died at age 19, it sent shockwaves through his empire. But it wasn’t until the 1920s that a new theory came into play: King Tut was murdered. This episode originally aired on Unsolved Murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
10/11/2022

Conquistadors: Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Pt. 2

Still harboring an unquenchable thirst for gold, Coronado takes his expedition north from Mexico on a wild goose chase through “Tierra Nueva.” They unleash their brutality on indigenous villages. But ultimately all Coronado will have to show for it is a single piece of copper, and the bitter resentment of his countrymen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 min
10/04/2022

Conquistadors: Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Pt. 1

In 1535, the second son of a wealthy Spanish family sailed to Mexico and married into a wealthy estate. But he wanted more. He wanted fame. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado raises himself out of obscurity to become one of the most powerful men in the region. Then sets out in pursuit of the rumored Seven Cities of Gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

40 min

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Welcome to Dictators

Welcome to Parcast's newest original, DICTATORS. Every Tuesday starting January 21st, delve into the minds behind some of the world’s most infamous leaders. Hear more about the men who claimed to love their country, but were intricately responsible for killing millions of their own people. Men such as prime minister Benito Mussolini, supreme leader Kim Jong-un, and even Julius Caesar himself. Discover the governments that fell, the lives that were destroyed, and evil at its highest level in the Parcast original series, DICTATORS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01/07/2020

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1,394 Ratings

Amazing podcast

11/21/2023

JL SIMM

I just started listening to this, and already I’m engrossed in the narratives. I used to only listen to Real Dictators, but now I where to find another great podcast on dictators. Great job, keep it up!
Thank you and good bye.

07/20/2021

StEngela

Wonderful podcast full of exceptionally delivered history. Both need to understand how the word ‘myriad’ works. Hint: It’s an uncountable number. But, gonna say goodbye to a stellar podcast. May Spotify bring you joy!
Poor use of time and excruciatingly basic

07/31/2021

Jsmith1083

It takes around 5-6 minutes to actually get into new info. The first bit is repetitive announcements that are present in every episode, basic prep, and a couple ads. Then you have 2 more ad breaks and the last 2-3 minutes is useless foreshadowing that is going to be talked about in the next episode in the same scope anyway. Basically, there’s 10-13 minutes of uselessness in each episode and for a 50 minute podcast, it’s extremely aggravating; especially since the actual info is so surface level in scope and poorly focused. Boring info, distractingly basic host flow, and poor use of time makes this show seem low effort and tries to make money off too many ads.
No longer middle ground

07/26/2021

busy vet83

Use to be a great podcast and actually learned something about history. Unfortunately, now politics have taken over like everything else. You can distinctly hear the sharp left turn. Will be unsubscribing.

They’re natural-born leaders with a never-ending thirst for power. Through force and deceit, they rise through the ranks toward radicalism — eliminating anyone who stands in their way. Delve into the minds and motives behind the world’s most infamous leaders. Dictators is a Spotify Original from Parcast.