60 episodes
How to Take Over the World Ben Wilson
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- History
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4.9 • 641 Ratings
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Anyone who has achieved greatness has, in part, patterned themselves after those who came before. Napoleon learned from Charlemagne, Charlemagne learned from Caesar, and Caesar learned from Alexander the Great. This podcast analyzes the lives of some of the greatest men and women to ever live. By examining their strategies, tactics, mindset, and work habits, How to Take Over the World helps you understand the great ones, so that you can follow in their footsteps.
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Napoleon Movie Review
My review of the Ridley Scott directed movie, Napoleon. I go through what I liked and didn't like, some of the historical inaccuracies, and how the movie could have been better.
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Rasputin
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The mysterious life of Grigory Rasputin, the infamous Russian mystic and advisor to the Romanov family. We parse the enigmatic and often scandalous events that surrounded Rasputin's life, exploring the myths and realities that shrouded this controversial figure. We learn from Rasputin how to lead a cult following, and how to attract intense interest and devotion.
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Wright Brothers Endnotes
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Topics Covered:
- Catherine Wright
- The tied skirt fashion craze
- Why Wilbur and Orville never married
- A few minor corrections
- The power of friendship and playfulness
- + more!
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Wright Brothers (Part 2)
Part 2 covers the the triumph of the Wright Brothers, and how achieved human flight for the first time - and popularized it.
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Sources:
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
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Wright Brothers (Part 1)
Part 1 covers the the rise of the Wright Brothers, and how they went from frontier bicycle salesmen to aviation researchers. This episode covers some of their early insights into flight, and how their ability to frame the problem of flight differently led to their unparalleled success.
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Genghis Khan Endnotes
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Topics Covered:
- Mongol invasion of Europe
- The rise and fall of Christianity in Asia
- Genghis Khan's red hair
- "Don't let him be frightened by dogs"
- Mongols in England
- + more!
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Customer Reviews
Honestly...
When my uncle started playing HTTOTW in the car over a long road trip instead of the music that me and my cousins wanted to listen to- my initial reaction was to zone out and not listen. But as Ben talked about Horatio Nelson ('the greatest British hero') I couldn't help but be incredibly intrigued. When we had to stop for food, all I wanted to do was get back in the car and listen some more. Despite carrying a certain hatred for the colonial British empire, I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to hear what would happen next.
After that I began listening to all the episodes that I could, and I just finished the ones on Leonardo da Vinci which might be my favorite although I don't think I could ever decide! I was totally surprised at what I didn't know, and even more surprised that I was this eager to learn.
My ONLY complaint (which is a good one) is that there aren't more episodes! :)
Fantastic podcast
HTTOTW is a perfect podcast for history lovers and lifelong learners alike. Ben’s ability to tell the story of some of history’s greatest figures and extrapolate lessons on life and leadership is unmatched. My favorite episode has to be Da Vinci.
Everything I’ve ever wanted in a podcast
Httotw is the perfect blend of history, human storytelling, and practical wisdom. Ben follows the lives and stories of some of history’s most influential figures with attentive intellect and easy wit. It’s a show I couldn’t dream existed but Ben has brought it to life in a wonderful way.
Content aside, Ben is phenomenal host in his own right. His attitude and love for learning make already fascinating stories even more fun to learn about.
Thank you Ben for one of my most valued resources. This show, and you, are game changers.
Please keep it up!