The Mad Monarch: Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa I

From Traumatized young boy, to French war hero, to Coup plotter, to President-for-life of the Central African Republic, to Emperor, to the 13th disciple of Jesus Christ. The man who called Idi Amin his big brother, Called Charles de Gaulle 'Papa', and claimed to be a direct descendant from the Pharaohs of Egypt. A man who got propped up during the Cold War era. A man who had vietnamese daughters named 'true' Martine and 'false' Martine, and 18 wives from around the world. His rise and fall (and his rule) deserves to be made into a Hollywood saga, so we started with this episode. Enjoy, and don't forget - subscribe, like, and share. This is the episode you discuss in your group chat and on the table at dinner! 

 

This week we meet: Jean-Bédel Bokassa, Idi Amin, Lyndon B Johnson, Charles de Gaulle, Boris Johnson's many babies, and a colorful cast of characters.