Since The Prince was first published in 1532 it has attracted an eclectic group of admirers. Figures as diverse as Napoleon Bonaparte, Jean-Jaques Rousseau, and Tupac Shakur, have managed to find some deep wisdom in the pages of Niccolo Machiavelli's little book. Machiavelli's enduring allure has always been fueled by the controversy that swirls around his w ... Show More
Aug 21
Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking sec ... Show More
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May 2021
Machiavelli, master of power
Over five hundred years ago, dismissed diplomat Niccolò Machiavelli produced his most famous work, The Prince. Written on the fringes of the Italian city of Florence, the book has long been read as a priceless guide to power and what holding it truly involves. But who was the man ... Show More
39m 2s
Sep 2021
Machiavellianism, and the 'dark triad' of personality
Do you consider yourself a shrewd manipulator? Are you cynical about the nature of human beings? If so, you might rank highly in Machiavellianism - a personality trait that's based on the writing and views of Niccolo Machiavelli, the 16th-century Italian political philosopher. We ... Show More
29m 23s
Oct 2021
Nicolas Machiavel et l’art de la guerre
Depuis le 16e siècle, son nom désigne un manipulateur prêt à tout pour conserver le pouvoir. Nicolas Machiavel, auteur du Prince et de L'art de la guerre, a pourtant été beaucoup plus que ça. « C'est rare qu'un nom devienne un adjectif comme celui-là », affirme Stéphane Roussel, ... Show More
23m 16s