How to Take Over the World
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The Wealthiest Family of All Time - The Rothschilds (Part 1)
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03/05/19 • 53 min
How did the Rothschilds go from a poor family inhabiting a part-share of a home in a Jewish ghetto to the richest family of all time in less than 50 years? Listen to how their story begins on How to Take Over the World.
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Alexander the Great (Part 1)
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10/25/21 • 55 min
Alexander the Great took his father's kingdom and made it the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Part one covers his childhood, education, rise to power, and early conquests.
Sources:
Alexander the Great and His Times by Agnes Savill
Philip & Alexander: Kings and Conquerors by Adrian Goldsworthy
The Landmark Arrian: The Campaigns of Alexander
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Frederick Douglass
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07/03/20 • 39 min
Slave. Runaway. Abolitionist. Orator. Statesman. Legend.
On this episode, we explore how Frederick Douglass was able to go from the most challenging of beginnings to playing an integral role in the abolition of slavery in The United States.
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Leonardo Da Vinci (Part 1)
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04/19/23 • 39 min
The early life and career of Leonardo Da Vinci - artist, inventor, scientist, writer, playwright, and genius.
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Sources:
Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
Leonardo Da Vinci biography by Vasari
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Writing and production by Ben Wilson. Sound design by Ezra Bakker Trupiano.
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Leonardo Da Vinci (Part 2)
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05/23/23 • 46 min
The second half of the life of Leonardo Da Vinci - artist, inventor, scientist, writer, playwright, and genius.
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Sources:
Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
Leonardo Da Vinci by Kenneth Clark
Leonardo Da Vinci biography by Vasari
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Writing and production by Ben Wilson. Sound design by Ezra Bakker Trupiano.
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Donald Trump
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03/13/25 • 85 min
Donald Trump: real estate mogul, master marketer, and the most polarizing figure of our time. How did he go from a brash young developer in Manhattan to the most powerful man in the world? In this episode of How to Take Over the World, we break down the strategies, mindset, and raw ambition that fueled his rise.
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00:00 - Introduction: The Farce and Reality of Donald Trump
02:40 - Who is Donald Trump?
03:55 - Polarizing Figure: Love Him or Hate Him
06:06 - Fred Trump: The Formative Influence
08:56 - Young Donald: Aggression and Military School
14:53 - College Years and Avoiding the Vietnam War
18:31 - Early Real Estate Ventures
25:41 - The Grand Hyatt: A Major Success
35:40 - Trump Tower: Controversy and Prestige
43:45 - Trump's Wollman Rink Success
45:36 - Television City: A Bold Vision
48:01 - The Cringe Factor: Embracing Failure
51:12 - Recap of Trump's Early Success
54:24 - The Downfall Begins: Casinos and Distractions
01:01:35 - Trump's Desperate Measures
01:08:34 - The Apprentice: A Turning Point
01:11:22 - Understanding Trump: The Deal Maker
01:19:24 - Final Thoughts and Controversies
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Christmas Special
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12/25/21 • 21 min
The story of St. Nicholas, plus listener questions!
How to Raise a Genius: Laszlo Polgar
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09/17/21 • 30 min
Is there a formula for genius? One man thinks that he has found it - and he used it to raise all three of his daughters to be world champion chess players.
On this episode, I talk about the life of Laszlo Polgar, his training and teaching methods, and the successes of his three daughters - Susan, Sophia, and Judith.
Link: Raise a Genius! by Laszlo Polgar
Julius Caesar (Part 4)
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06/05/18 • 42 min
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Captain Cook
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02/26/25 • 103 min
Captain Cook was one of the greatest explorers of all time. And he also lived on of the most adventurous, exciting lives ever. On this episode we break down his discoveries and the strategies that allowed him to accomplish and discover so much.
00:00 - Introduction
09:00 - Early Life
14:00 - Cook in Canada
26:20 - First Voyage
1:14:00 - Second Voyage
1:25:30 - Third Voyage
1:30:00 - Takeaways
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FAQ
How many episodes does How to Take Over the World have?
How to Take Over the World currently has 109 episodes available.
What topics does How to Take Over the World cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on How to Take Over the World?
The episode title 'The Wealthiest Family of All Time - The Rothschilds (Part 1)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on How to Take Over the World?
The average episode length on How to Take Over the World is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of How to Take Over the World released?
Episodes of How to Take Over the World are typically released every 11 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of How to Take Over the World?
The first episode of How to Take Over the World was released on Dec 29, 2017.
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