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Crash Course
Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History
We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...
Hip Hughes History
Fascism Explained: World History Review
A look at the rise of fascism in post WWI Europe focusing on Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
Jabzy
The Weird History of the Nazi Salute | Roman Salute, WW2, Italian Fascism, Hitler
The Weird History of the Nazi Salute | Roman Salute, WW2, Italian Fascism, Hitler
Wonderscape
History Kids: World War II
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the causes and events of World War Two, highlighting the rise of fascist regimes, the atrocities committed by the Nazis, and the eventual Allied victory. It emphasizes the importance of...
Crash Course
Post-World War I Recovery: Crash Course European History
In which John Green looks at Europe's attempts to recover from the devastation of World War I and forge a lasting peace. The peace did not last. Today we're talking about the economic cultural recovery of the 1920s, and the economic...
Crash Course
World War II Civilians and Soldiers: Crash Course European History
Our look at World War II continues with a closer examination of just how the war impacted soldiers in the field, and the people at home. For many of the combatants, the homefront and the warfront were one and the same. The war disrupted...
Weird History
Benito Mussolinis Favorite Mistress
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini maintained relationships with several mistresses – as many as 14 at a time, according to some – but none stuck by him quite as ardently as Clara Petacci. Petacci, his preferred paramour, kept a diary...
Weird History
Romano Full - Mussolini's Jazz Playing Son
Romano Full was a well-known jazz musician in Italy during the second half of the twentieth century. But for a time, few people knew he was actually a son of one of the world's most infamous dictators, and he'd changed his name in order...
One Minute History
190 - Dictatorship - One Minute History
A Dictatorship is Characterized by a single ruler holding absolute power. Roman Dictators such as Julius Caesar and Nero ruled with no mercy. Dictators like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan conquered their domains. Dictators were...
Jabzy
When Mussolini Nearly went to War against Hitler
When Mussolini Nearly went to War against Hitler
Reading Through History
History Brief: Benito Mussolini Gains Power in Italy
One Minute History
188 - Fascism - One Minute History
Fascism emerged in the early 1900s with Benito Mussolini’s regime in Italy. Fueled by extreme authoritarianism, Nationalism and anti-liberal democratic policies, a fascist state is run by one single leader. Often using propaganda,...
Wonderscape
The Outbreak of World War II: Causes and Early Events
This video explores the origins and early events of World War II, focusing on the political and economic factors that led to the conflict. It examines the rise of fascist leaders like Hitler and Mussolini, the impact of the Treaty of...
The Great War
From Socialist to Fascist - Benito Mussolini in World War 1 I WHO DID WHAT IN WW1?
Benito Mussolini was a well known Socialist before World War 1. But the lead up to Italy's entry into the conflict caused a split between the Socialists and the pro-interventionist Fasci. During the war, Mussolini was sent to the Isonzo...
Curated Video
WWI From the Austro-Hungarian Perspective | Animated History
While Austria-Hungary is depicted as a lead player in the prologue to the conflict, popular understanding paints them as a junior partner to the German Empire once the conflict begins, akin to Mussolini’s Fascist Italy. In reality,...
OER Project
What is Fascism? | World History Project
This video examines fascism’s defining characteristics. Fascism rose most prominently in Italy and Germany between the two world wars. Benito Mussolini rose to power as a fascist in the 1920s. His movement violently seized power and...
Weird History
Life In Fascist Italy
The period between WWI and WWII brought about major political changes in Italy, and yet it's fairly uncommon to discuss what actually went on in Benito Mussolini's fascist state during those years. Mussolini implemented policies and...
Weird History
Historical Figures That Were Exiled
History is littered with the stories of people who, for a variety of reasons, were cast away from their homes and forced to live in foreign lands. Getting exiled was always a risk in the game of politics. Make the wrong enemy or fall...
Mr. Beat
Comparing Trump to Hitler Doesn't Work (excerpt of Context podcast)
In which Mr. Beat, Robert from Reading Through History, and Cypher from Cynical Historian discuss Tom Richey's video comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and Keith Hughes' response video. Why do so many people make such a bad...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Matthew Delmont - Beaumont to Detroit by Langston Hughes
Matthew Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College. A Guggenheim Fellow and expert on African American history and the history of civil rights, he is the author of four books: Black...
Curated Video
The Great American Songbook
The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.
Curated Video
The Stork: A Replica with a Historic Mission
The Stork, a replica of the original Second World War German reconnaissance aircraft, holds a special place in history as it was involved in the daring rescue of Mussolini in 1996. Designed by Nestor Schlepsev, a Yugoslav living in...
Step Back History
What Is Fascism?
Fascism is a difficult word to define. We know it when we see it, but no one ever has a satisfying definition. In the 30s and 40s, it brought totalitarianism, war, and genocide. So today, let’s talk about how this idea took hold, grew to...