Benito Mussolini was one of the world’s major leaders at the onset of the Second World War. Becoming Italy’s prime minister in 1922, he’d sought to grow the country’s influence and power, but as ...

Italy's history as an Axis power during World War II under Fascist Benito Mussolini is well-known. But a story less told is ...

Although this historical photograph and several others like it are authentic, Mussolini's participation in the harvest was staged for propaganda purposes. A viral photograph claims to show the ...

ROME, Nov. 1, 1922 (UP)-Benito Mussolini, leader of the Fascistis, was only 25 when he became editor of Avanti, the official organ of the Italian Socialist Party. The war broke his belief in the ...

As we close in on Nov. 5 and Judgment Day for American democracy, the specter of Benito Mussolini's seizure of power in Italy a century ago has been keeping me up at night. The similarities with ...

In the United States, Mussolini’s March on Rome (1922) inspired self- reflection and visions for the near future. In late October, 1922, Benito Mussolini followed a column of 30,000 “Black Shirts” ...

Here's a closer look: What is fascism? An authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement. It is often associated with the far right and characterized by a dictatorial leader who ...

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Set against the backdrop of World War II coming to an end, it tells the story of Pietro aka Isola (Pietro Castellitto), a thief, who finds out that Benito Mussolini and his closest friends intend to .

The fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz make this passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world. Benito Gonzalez is being recognized as an exciting pianist and composer for ...

ROME — Italy’s far-right government has sparked wide criticism after celebrating a major World War II battle, praising the defeated fascist soldiers who lost their lives. In a social media ...