Benito Mussolini makes a speech in Italy. Known for his charisma and persuasive rhetoric, the future fascist dictator rose to power amid growing discontent in the early 20th century.

Right-wingers treat Predappio as a Disneyland of sorts; to left-wingers, it’s a toxic symbol of Italy’s handling of its fascist past. But the reality is far more complicated.

The series focuses on the rise of Italian fascism and its consolidation in power from 1919 to 1925. Watching all eight parts in one sitting, I was astounded above all by the performance by well ...

Italian Fascism glorified the notion of a "pure Italian," evoking an ideal world where men were warriors and women were devoted mothers.

In southern Italy, a massive mausoleum for a fascist leader is getting turned into a tourist attraction, highlighting broader efforts by the country’s far-right to normalize and even celebrate aspects ...

‘Words lead to violence’: How a groundbreaking Mussolini drama examines the birth of fascism - IN FOCUS: Next month an epic eight-part biopic of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini airs on ...

THE great-grandson of dictator Benito Mussolini has completed a transfer to European giants Lazio. Romano Floriani Mussolini, 22, had spent the season on loan at Serie B outfit Juve Stabia from ...

As a historian who has studied and taught courses on Italian fascism , I have spent many hours watching footage and listening to the speeches of dict ...