See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th century dictators. ... Ridley, Jasper. Mussolini: A Biography. 2000 Cooper Square Press. Providing Support for PBS Learn More ...

The childhood home of Mussolini in Predappio, Italy. Ullstein Bild via Getty Images . When Mussolini was born here in 1883, Predappio was an unassuming farming village in a rural, ...

Mussolini's face was ashen gray. His dark jowls hung loosely. He wore a nondescript military jacket and gray riding breeches of the Italian militia, which had a tiny red stripe down the sides.

Today’s far-right rise echoes Mussolini’s a century ago Failing to grapple with the rise of fascism 100 years ago makes extremism likelier today. October 29, 2022 More than 2 years ago ...