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When we think of Fascist Italy, the shadow of war often looms large. The dramatic pronouncements of Mussolini, the black-shirted legions, and the eventual descent into global conflict tend to dominate our historical narrative. Yet, to understand Fascist Italy solely through the lens of its military ambitions is to miss the everyday lives of millions. … Read more
The thunderous rallies, the synchronized marches, the imposing architecture – the regimes of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy projected an image of unparalleled efficiency and order. From the gleaming autobahns to the meticulously organized propaganda, these totalitarian states seemed to have mastered the art of governance. But beneath this polished veneer, what was the reality? … Read more
In the chilling era of the 1930s and 1940s, as totalitarian regimes tightened their grip across Europe, the specter of homelessness loomed large. But how did these iron-fisted states, obsessed with national purity and social order, view and manage those deemed undesirable, those who had fallen through the cracks of society – the homeless? The … Read more