A look at how, despite pure motives, some revolutions still end up on the wrong side of history.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Starring:Alexander Armstrong
Directed by:Simon Harries
Season 1
S01:E01 - How to Be President
A look at the men and women who've run and, in some cases, won the Oval Office.
S01:E02 - How to Get Away With It
A look at some of history's criminals, con artists and frauds, from Adam Worth to Diamond Doris.
S01:E03 - How to Keep a Secret
A look at espionage; meeting spies from Delilah to Roald Dahl and the real model for James Bond.
S01:E04 - How to Start a War
A look at wars that lasted for centuries and others that were over in minutes.
S01:E05 - How to Make a Fortune
How people acquired wealth throughout history, including Robber Barons and Mansa Musa of Mali.
S01:E06 - How to Fall in Love
Exploring why, from Liz Taylor to Attila the Hun, pain doesn't stop people from looking for love.
S01:E07 - How to Start a Revolution
A look at how, despite pure motives, some revolutions still end up on the wrong side of history.
S01:E08 - How to Be Inventive
A look at inventors who possibly stole ideas, and it's not always clear who first had the spark.
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