Benito Mussolini
Coverage of Benito Mussolini in the Nexus archive.
- Zelensky Returns Poland’s Order of the White Eagle by Mail Amid Diplomatic Dispute
Zelensky returned Poland's Order of the White Eagle by mail after it was revoked due to a historical dispute. Former Ukrainian presidents also renounced their orders following Zelensky's announcement.
- Thousands march in Rome in rival anti- and pro-migration rallies
Thousands of people in Rome participated in rival anti- and pro-migration rallies following a far-right citizens’ initiative named 'Remigration and Reconquest' that gained enough support for parliamentary discussion. Anti-migration demonstrators used fascist salutes and referenced Benito Mussolini, while pro-migration marchers included left-wing groups and Palestinian flag-wavers. The government’s right-wing coalition faces internal divisions over the proposal, which critics argue violates constitutional and international anti-discrimination principles.
- Thousands march in Rome in rival anti- and pro-migration rallies
Thousands participated in rival anti- and pro-migration rallies in Rome after a far-right initiative, 'Remigration and Reconquest,' collected enough signatures to trigger parliamentary discussion. The anti-migration march included fascist salutes and national anthem chanting, while the pro-migration demonstration featured left-wing groups and Palestinian flags. The government faces pressure as it balances far-right demands with legal migration policies and EU migration rules.
- Thousands march in Rome in rival anti- and pro-migration rallies
Tens of thousands in Rome participated in rival anti- and pro-migration rallies following a far-right initiative's success in gathering 50,000 signatures to push 'remigration' measures to Parliament. Anti-migration demonstrators included groups raising fascist salutes, while pro-migration marchers, supported by left-wing groups and unions, countered with separate protests. Police separated the groups, and the debate highlights tensions within Italy's right-wing coalition over endorsing the proposal.
- Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars
On June 10, 2018, NASA’s Opportunity rover sent its last message from Mars after a 14-year mission, traveling over 28 miles and contributing to geological discoveries. The same date in 1692 saw the first execution during the Salem witch trials.
- Huge fascist-era underground cisterns draw Western special forces to Italy for tunnel training
Western special forces are training in fascist-era underground cisterns in Italy for subterranean combat, with nations including Israel, the U.S., and European countries using the site. The cisterns, built in the 1930s by Benito Mussolini's government, now simulate tunnel warfare challenges like darkness and limited communication.
- The forgotten man who pre-dated Mussolini and Hitler
The article argues that the French aristocrat Marquis de Morès was an important antecedent to both Mussolini and Hitler, positioning him as the 'First Fascist' before their rise. This challenges historical narratives by highlighting his overlooked influence on fascist ideology.