Hitler's propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels always presented himself publicly as a faithful husband and caring father. Behind this façade, however, things looked very different, as he had numerous affairs.
The Ugandan military dictator, whose brutal eight-year rule left hundreds of thousands dead, led an equally sadistic sex life.
Get to grips with the secretive system of control behind Gaddafi's regime, showing how fear and exploitation were woven into his rule.
Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, is a prime example of hypocritical behaviour. Contrary to the communist ideals he himself espoused, he led a life of luxury. He was married four times and had countless affairs.
The sexual power plays, obsessions and abuses that influenced rulers' reigns - and sometimes the fate of nations - continuing with Saddam Hussein.
Uncover the truth behind Castro's revolutionary image, revealing how personal relationships were used to secure loyalty, power and control.