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Ben Wilson · History

How to Take Over the World

Anyone who has achieved greatness has, in part, patterned themselves after those who came before. Napoleon learned from Charlemagne, Charlemagne learned from Caesar, and Caesar learned from Alexander the Great. This podcast analyzes the lives of some of the greatest men and women to ever live. By examining their strategies, tactics, mindset, and work habits, How to Take Over the World helps you understand the great ones, so that you can follow in their footsteps.

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Arminius: The Man Who Defeated Rome

22 Aug 2025
50m
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In this episode of "How to Take Over the World," Ben Wilson discusses the life and legacy of Arminius, the German leader who masterminded the defeat of the Roman army at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. Wilson explores the factors that contributed to Arminius's success, including his charisma, his understanding of Roman...

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Roger Federer

11 Aug 2025
1h 10m
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Lord of the Rings

28 Jul 2025
4h 22m
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Scipio Africanus (with Alex Petkas)

15 Jul 2025
1h 9m
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Joan of Arc

10 Jul 2025
1h 22m
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In this episode of "How to Take Over the World," Ben Wilson explores the life of Joan of Arc, detailing the historical context of 15th-century France, including the conflict between England and France, and the internal strife between the Armagnacs and Burgundians. Wilson discusses Joan's early life, her visions, and he...

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Thomas Jefferson (Part 2)

04 Jul 2025
55m
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Thomas Jefferson (Part 1)

03 Jul 2025
52m
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Rome's Revenge: Hannibal Part 2

27 Jun 2025
1h 11m
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The Rise of Hannibal (Part 1)

27 May 2025
1h 3m
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JS Bach

19 May 2025
1h 24m
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The Gangster Philosopher: Francois de la Rochefoucauld

02 May 2025
37m
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“You Couldn’t Pay Me to Stop” — David Senra on Obsession and Great Founders

29 Apr 2025
1h 58m
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How To Be More High Agency & A Political Plan for Taking Over the World (Free Preview)

24 Apr 2025
11m
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Jesus Revisited

20 Apr 2025
1h 39m
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Edwin Land (Polaroid Founder)

10 Apr 2025
57m
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From Orphan to Icon: The Life and Legacy of Coco Chanel

26 Mar 2025
1h 1m
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Donald Trump

13 Mar 2025
1h 25m
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Captain Cook

26 Feb 2025
1h 43m
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Niccolo Machiavelli

13 Feb 2025
1h 21m
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Charlemagne

10 Feb 2025
1h 16m
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