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The Art of Seduction

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Inside history's most persuasive minds, beauty, power, and influence collide.

Explore how famous figures used charisma, image, voice, and emotion to sway crowds, win loyalty, and shape public life. From politics and celebrity to advertising and scandal, the series reveals how seduction works on the brain and why its effects can be inspiring, manipulative, or dangerous. Sign up to watch ideas of power and persuasion come sharply into focus.

Episode guide

2 episodes
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1The Power of Women
Eva Perón, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Holmes demonstrate the power of female seduction—in politics, Hollywood and even business. How did these mass seducers hold so many in their sway?
44 min
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2The Power of Men
How did Elvis seduce millions with his very first hit? Why was JFK such a successful politician? And what made serial murderer Jack Unterweger so appealing? Throughout history, men have used charm, sex appeal, and even marketing techniques to put crowds, and individuals, under their spell.
44 min
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