Dynasties: Families That Made the 20th Century

Nothing and everything is personal in business dynasties. Families are bound together or pushed apart as patriarchs and matriarchs lead the way, or let others take the fall. Business is just business, but a name is everything.

Fame can break down barriers. It can transcend culture and race. Death is never the end, so long as there is money to be made. This episode explores famous dynasties who have brought political and social change.

Kennedy, Kim, Bhutto and Gandhi-Nehru are just a few of the political dynasties that have been at the forefront of generations of war and revolution. However, having a revered name does not guarantee the survival of an individual.

From coronations to threats of assassinations, to coups and abdications, imperial dynasties have survived it all. Each generation leaves their mark as either a pawn or political powerhouse.