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In this gripping episode of Ancient Civilizations, we delve into the dark side of power in the ancient world. We travel across time and continents as we reveal the shocking tales of seven of history’s most ruthless and insane rulers.

From the blood-soaked streets of Rome to the windswept steppes of Asia, we’ll discover how seemingly ordinary individuals transformed into monsters when they ascended to the throne. You’ll discover:

- How Nero’s artistic ambitions led to the fiery destruction of Rome
- Why Caligula thought his horse deserved a seat in the Roman Senate
- The brutal tactics that earned Attila the Hun the title “Scourge of God”
- Qin Shi Huang’s deadly obsession with immortality and its terrifying consequences
- The paranoia that drove Herod the Great to unspeakable acts
- Vlad the Impaler’s forest of horrors that inspired a legendary vampire
- How Ivan the Terrible lived up to his name in the most tragic way possible

As we examine these ancient tyrants, we’ll also ponder the nature of power itself. What drives seemingly normal people to commit such atrocities? How fine is the line between a strong leader and a ruthless despot?

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