This week, Stuff You Should Know explored how history often hinges on the choices individuals make, whether they're criminals reshaping their own legacies, emperors distorting the truth around them, or powerful figures operating in shadows. From the violent partnership of Bonnie and Clyde to the mysterious dealings of Robert Maxwell, the episodes reveal how singular personalities can bend narratives and leave outsized marks on the world, even as urban planners quietly shape entire cities through infrastructure like Manhattan's grid.
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