They were some of the most powerful men who've ever lived.

They waged war, forged peace, and altered the fates of billions of people,

and yet they were just as human, just as flawed as you and me.

They were the presidents of the United States, and they are the subjects of the history podcast

this American president. In each episode of this American president, we explore how flawed men

have managed this awesome responsibility. To listen now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search

this American president on your favorite podcast platform.

The history of the Popes of Rome and Christianity reaches into nearly every aspect of history.

In the history of the papacy podcast, we step over the rope. We dive into discover more about the

people events and background that define the influence of the Popes of Rome and church not only

on the west, but the world. To start listening now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search for

history of the papacy on your favorite podcast platform.

Welcome to the history unplugged podcast. The unscripted show that celebrates unsung heroes,

Mythbust's historical lies, and rediscoveres the forgotten stories that changed our world.

I'm your host, Scott Rank.

Hi everyone, welcome to an in-between-a-sode where I answer any question about history.

Today's question comes from Alex Barnes. Alex asks,

did Benito Mussolini really make the trains run on time? If not, where did the story come from?

That phrase, well, Mussolini at least made the trains run on time can mean a lot of different things.

It could be, well, a stopped clock is right twice a day. He did terrible things, but even terrible

people can accomplish good. It works, it can be an excuse for fascism, that Italian society is

so disordered, so if you have a strong man, practically rules by fiat, if nothing else, he can

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