The Unauthorized History of Socialism — Season 1
Socialism's singular idea: that mankind would truly thrive only if property were shared by all.
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Socialism's singular idea: that mankind would truly thrive only if property were shared by all.
Episodes (6)
1. From Indiana to Marx
Aired 24 February 2020
The first seeds of socialism are planted on the banks of Indiana's Wabash River, a utopian community designed by a social reformer who later inspired Karl Marx.
2. Lenin's Bloody Revolution
Aired 24 February 2020
As Vladimir Lenin's brutal communist revolution transforms Russia, socialism stalls in the United States.
3. China and Beyond
Aired 24 February 2020
Mao takes over China and socialism peaks worldwide with 60 percent of mankind living under some form of it.
4. Other People's Money
Aired 24 February 2020
Poorer countries embrace socialism, while Margaret Thatcher tamps down British socialists.
5. Epic Collapse
Aired 24 February 2020
The USSR implodes, China reforms and other countries embrace capitalism.
6. Socialism Reborn?
Aired 24 February 2020
Socialism makes a surprising comeback across the world.