The Opera Composer & The Genocidal Poet
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The Opera Composer & The Genocidal Poet
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About this listen
We often think of dictators as one-dimensional monsters, but history tells a stranger story. In this episode, we explore the shocking artistic and intellectual pursuits of four of the world's most ruthless leaders.
Kim Jong Il's Musical Hit: How the North Korean leader composed operas that became surprisingly popular in China and even wrote a book titled The Art of Opera.
Mao Zedong's Poetry: The man responsible for millions of deaths was also a sensitive poet whose works are still read today.
Francisco Franco's Canvas: The "Hitler of Spain" had a hidden talent as a painter, leaving behind works retrieved from his private chambers.
Pol Pot's Classroom: Before the Killing Fields, this brutal revolutionary was a soft-spoken, beloved high school teacher who spoke constantly of kindness.
Note: This podcast is an exercise in holding two opposing thoughts at once. While we discuss specific positive policies, we strictly condemn the evil these figures committed. The good does not excuse the bad.
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