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Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Mussolini and Fascist Italy

Jun 10, 2026 · 49 min · 11 segments

In this episode, we look at Mussolini and Fascist Italy in myth and memory and explore the regime through the eyes of Mussolini's daughter Edda, once described as the most dangerous woman in Europe…

In this episode, we look at Mussolini and Fascist Italy in myth and memory and explore the regime through the eyes of Mussolini's daughter Edda, once described as the most dangerous woman in Europe. Featuring: Prof Paul Corner, University of Siena, and author Caroline Moorehead.

In this episode, we look at Mussolini and Fascist Italy in myth and memory and explore the regime through the eyes of Mussolini's daughter Edda, once described as the most dangerous woman in Europe…

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Show signals: Audience≈309k followers

Speakers: Caroline MooreheadGuestPatrick GeogheganHostPaul CornerGuest

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