Real Dictators

The leader brings reforms to his newly unified Mongol nation. The man formerly known as Temüjin will now conquer an empire bigger than any before in recorded history. But what are the innovations that underpin his supremacy? And how will history judge him - as a cruel tyrant, or a great leader?A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're in the Mongol lands of Central Asia in the late 1100s. This is a place of nomadic warriors, a region divided between tribes. But one man will emerge to unite them. Armed with the greatest military mind of his age, he will lead the Mongol peoples far beyond their own borders. A terror to his enemies, he will build a reputation unmatched for cruelty and barbarism. So how does a boy from humble origins come to rule an empire twice the size of Ancient Rome's?A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hitler visits Mussolini in Venice, tensions rise within the SA, mistaken identity leads to press confusion, Night of the Long Knives executed by Hitler, previewing the rise of Hitler and Genghis Khan.

Hitler becomes Chancellor and briefs his army chiefs for war. The Reichstag fire allows Hitler to eliminate political opposition. He consolidates power and suspends civil rights. The Nazi regime manipulates the German language and Hitler withdraws from the League of Nations.

This podcast explores Adolf Hitler's rise to power, including his manipulation tactics, decision to run in presidential elections, Nazi branding and uniform symbolism. The chapter also discusses the impact of Hitler's speeches, public appearances, and the political dynamics surrounding his chancellorship.

After the Wall Street Crash, the German economy nosedives. The Nazis find themselves within grasp of government. As Adolf Hitler makes headlines across Europe, secret relatives come out of the woodwork. With Hitler’s newfound fame comes the whiff of scandal, and a personal tragedy that could derail everything.A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.Scroll to Season 2 for episodes on Hitler’s early years.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adolf Hitler, at large once again, finds himself barred from public life. Retreating to the mountains, he finds a new home and a female companion. It won’t be the last of Hitler’s relationships to end in an attempted suicide. Meanwhile, backed by Joseph Goebbels, the self-proclaimed führer plots his comeback as a respectable politician.A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.Scroll to Season 2 for episodes on Hitler’s early years.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the creators of Real Dictators we present Short History Of... Hosted by Paul McGann, this show gives you a front-row seat as history’s most incredible moments play out right before you. Forged by the Great Depression, Bonnie and Clyde became icons of lawlessness, thrilling and shocking America with their crime sprees and doomed romance. But what drove them to lives of such violence? And with the full might of the police against them, how did it all end?This is a Short History of Bonnie and Clyde.Written by Danny Marshall, with thanks to Paul Schneider, journalist and author of Bonnie and Clyde – The Lives Behind The Legend.If you enjoy this episode follow Short History Of... for weekly episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adolf Hitler enjoys an unusual level of comfort in Landsberg Prison, transforming from a prisoner to a celebrity. During this time, he strikes emotional connections with women and develops his political ideology through writing 'Mein Kampf.' The book reflects his grievances over the Treaty of Versailles and Aryan supremacy, which resonates disturbingly with followers. As he emerges from prison, he reintegrates into a recovering Munich, using the book's success to solidify his image as a political leader, shaping his future ambitions.

Munich, Germany. November 1923. The Nazis have just attempted to launch a revolution. But instead, Adolf Hitler now finds himself on the run from the law. Unless he makes it to the border, the firing squad beckons. But in fact, as unlikely as it seems, Hitler is about to take Germany by storm.A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.This is Part 8 of the Hitler Story. You can start listening here. Or, scroll to Season 2 for episodes on Hitler’s early years.For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices