Dynasties: Families That Changed the World

Fame can break down barriers. It can transcend culture and race. Death is not the end, so long as there is money to be made. This episode explores famous dynasties who have brought political and social change.

Families are bound together or pushed apart as patriarchs and matriarchs lead the way. This episode explores business dynasties who have brokered and reached breaking point.

Kennedy. Kim. Bhutto. Gandhi-Nehru. Just a few of the political dynasties who have been at the forefront of generations of war and revolution. But, having a revered name does not guarantee survival.

This episode explores royal dynasties who have inspired or divided their constituents as absolute monarchies, or have echoed or defied the will of the government as constitutional monarchies.