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EP5 "The Vanderbilts"Cornelius Vanderbilt amasses a fortune in shipping and railroads; his descendants become philanthropists.
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"Joseph Kennedy Sr.: Father of an American Dynasty"A profile of Joseph Kennedy Sr., the iron-fisted patriarch whose ability to wheel and deal enabled him to gain wealth and power.
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EP111 "Conrad Hilton: Innkeeper to the World"Before Conrad Hilton becomes a pre-eminent hotelier, he dabbles in politics, banking, talent agencies and the military.
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EP28 "Heinz: The Ketchup Kings"The story of the Heinz family's three generations which helped build an international business giant with their famous ketchup.
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EP221 "Imelda Marcos: Steel Butterfly"Supporters of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos remember her efforts to improve social welfare and respect her ability to survive, while detractors claim she'll only be remembered for her shoes.
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EP146 "Ceausescu: The Unrepentant Tyrant"The life of Ceausescu, the Communist ruler of Romania who turned into a despised tyrant and was executed by a firing squad in 1989.
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EP68 "Vladimir Lenin: Voice of Revolution"Philosopher Vladimir Lenin was catapulted into the headlines of the 20th century thanks to the Russian Revolution.
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EP35 "Genghis Khan: Terror and Conquest"Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan built one of the world's largest empires with territory from northern China through Russia and Eastern Europe.
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