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The modern era saw the emergence of individuals who had command over a terrifying array of instruments of control, persuasion and death. Whole societies were re-shaped and wars fought, often with a merciless contempt for the most basic norms. At the summit of these societies were leaders whose personalities had somehow given them the ability to do whatever they wished. Ian Kershaw's new book is a compelling, lucid and challenging attempt to understand these rulers.

True Crime Psychology and Personality dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.

On October 20, 1973, in San Francisco, a White couple strolling down Telegraph Hill was set upon and butchered by four young Black men. Thus began a reign of terror that lasted six months and left 15 Whites dead and the entire city in a state of panic. The perpetrators wanted nothing less than a race war.

No dictator can rule through fear and violence alone. Naked power can be grabbed and held temporarily, but it never suffices in the long term. A tyrant who can compel his own people to acclaim him will last longer. The paradox of the modern dictator is that he must create the illusion of popular support. Throughout the 20th century, hundreds of millions of people were condemned to enthusiasm, obliged to hail their leaders even as they were herded down the road to serfdom.

The hallmarks of America’s War on Terror have been repeated long deployments and a high percentage of troops returning with psychological problems. Family members of combat veterans are at a higher risk of potentially lethal domestic violence than almost any other demographic; it’s estimated that one in four children of active-duty service members has symptoms of depression; and nearly one million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan require increased care due to physical or psychological trauma.

"Creepy crawling" was the Manson Family's practice of secretly entering someone's home and, without harming anyone, leaving only a trace of evidence that they had been there, some reminder that the sanctity of the private home had been breached. Now, author Jeffrey Melnick reveals just how much the Family creepy crawled their way through Los Angeles in the sixties and then on through American social, political, and cultural life for close to fifty years, firmly lodging themselves in our minds.

In Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russia: A Pocket Guide to Russian History, Eremeeva distills 13 centuries of Russia’s complex history into entertaining chapters that guide the listener effortlessly from the emerging Russian state in the ninth century through the aftermath of the 2014 Annexation of Crimea. This is the perfect primer for those embarking on a visit to Russia or an exploration of the country’s rich literature and culture.

It is said that talking to/learning from a single wise human is more valuable than 10 years of study. Here we talk to viral content creators and influencers. You will get to know celebrities who have already achieved huge success but here you will get to know people who are working hard and in process of becoming more successful.

Not everyone falls into success with their first try. In fact, very few of us do.Life for most people is a journey of self-discovery – finding out who we are, what we’re best at, and how we can make a difference in this world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversational talk show with important personalities celebrating their lives and achievements

Not everyone falls into success with their first try. In fact, very few of us do. Life for most people is a journey of self-discovery – finding out who we are, what we’re best at, and how we can make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, the inescapable obstacles that plague our path can stop us in our tracks. Some of the best places to look for inspiration during times of trouble are from those who have succeeded through the tough times. Some you may have heard of, some may surprise you, but hopefully all will inspire you today.

He is largely considered the greatest composer who ever lived. Throughout his life, he managed to compose 600 pieces of music that strongly influenced many other famous composers, such as Beethoven, Schubert, Rossini, and Chopin. He was a true rock star of his time: he created popular music, earned lots of money, and lived in luxurious apartments in Vienna. Today’s episode is about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

If we ask about the most famous Indian personalities to kids today, a lot of times we may end up hearing the names of some Indian celebrities, film stars, or even businessmen. While these individuals have their own importance, but we all fail to recall the greatest and selfless Indians who have done wonders and re-written the history and future of our mother nation India. Famous Indian Personalities is a podcast based on extraordinary people of India that includes names like of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Mother Teresa, Dr. Ambedkar, Sachin Tendulkar, etc. - who have done extraordinary ...

The Vedas are a 5000-year-old esoteric, intriguing, mystical body of work which carries within it the seed of divine, transcendental knowledge. We live in a world wherein yoga now reigns supreme as the preferred, go to method of modern spiritual realization, and this unique, exclusive, audio presentation by Bhakti Yogi H. G. Jagannatha Dasa paves the way for a clearer, more meaningful understanding of the powerful, enlightening yoga system. A must-have audio experience for all practitioners of yoga, advanced teachers, spiritual seekers as well as all school and library systems.