The Gathering Storm: The Rise of Fascism and Militarism in Europe

Published: March 22, 2023, 2 a.m.

b'In 1923, Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy and the first fascist leader in Europe. He would not be the last. In less than two decades, many more nations in Europe would be taken over by fascist or semi-fascist leaders, including the most notorious of them all: Adolf Hitler. In this episode, Sean and James narrate the rise of fascism and militarism and the continent\\u2019s accelerated march toward war.'