Jerry Nash, Christopher Wheadon, Zach Mech, Madi Moon
Meet Chris, Madi, Zach, and Jerry. They are the History Boiz. They’re going to tell you about historical figures and events and make you laugh at the same time....
Mussolini’s spectacular fall from power would become a legendary cautionary tale for any would-be (and/or contemporary) despot going forward. Join us for part 4, the brutal conclusion of our series on the Italian fascist dictator!Sources:Ben-Ghiat, Ruth. STRONGMEN : Mussolini to the Present. S.L., W W Norton, 2021.Corner, Paul. Mussolini in Myth and Memory. Oxford University Press, 22 Sept. 2022.Gooch, John. Mussolini’s War. Simon and Schuster, 1 Dec. 2020. Ridley, Jasper. Mussolini. Rowman & Littlefield, 5 Sept. 2000.
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Benito Mussolini Part 3
In this episode, Mussolini names and renames things after himself and his fascist “revolution”, appears shirtless in news reels, and decides that Italy should reacquire and acquire land enough to make a new Italian Empire. Join us this week for part 3!Sources:Ben-Ghiat, Ruth. STRONGMEN : Mussolini to the Present. S.L., W W Norton, 2021.Corner, Paul. Mussolini in Myth and Memory. Oxford University Press, 22 Sept. 2022.Gooch, John. Mussolini’s War. Simon and Schuster, 1 Dec. 2020. Ridley, Jasper. Mussolini. Rowman & Littlefield, 5 Sept. 2000.
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Benito Mussolini Part 2
In part 2, Benito goes from being the editor of the left wing paper Avanti!, to marching (well, not personally, but figuratively) on Rome with his ultranationalist right wing black shirts. Join us for part 2, the Mussolini switcharoo!Sources:Ben-Ghiat, Ruth. STRONGMEN : Mussolini to the Present. S.L., W W Norton, 2021.Corner, Paul. Mussolini in Myth and Memory. Oxford University Press, 22 Sept. 2022.Gooch, John. Mussolini’s War. Simon and Schuster, 1 Dec. 2020. Ridley, Jasper. Mussolini. Rowman & Littlefield, 5 Sept. 2000.
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Benito Mussolini Part 1
How does a young delinquent that is born and raised to be a fiery socialist rabble rouser, end up being the Italian fascist leader, Il Duce? It’s a long, winding road to say the least! Join us for part 1 of Benito Mussolini!Sources:Ben-Ghiat, Ruth. STRONGMEN : Mussolini to the Present. S.L., W W Norton, 2021.Corner, Paul. Mussolini in Myth and Memory. Oxford University Press, 22 Sept. 2022.Gooch, John. Mussolini’s War. Simon and Schuster, 1 Dec. 2020. Ridley, Jasper. Mussolini. Rowman & Littlefield, 5 Sept. 2000.
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The Santa Claus Bank Robbery
Happy holidays from the History Boiz! On December 23, 1927, a man walked into a bank in Cisco, Texas and robbed it - while dressed as Santa Claus. Join us for this bullet riddled comedy of errors! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Sources:Greene, A C. The Santa Claus Bank Robbery. Denton, Tex., University Of North Texas Press, 1999.Lumpkin, John. “Sinister Santa: A Look at the 1927 Cisco Bank Robbery.” Texas Highways, 13 Dec. 2017, texashighways.com/culture/history/sinister-santa-a-look-at-the-1927-cisco-bank-robbery/.Snider, Tui. Santa Claus Bank Robbery. 15 Nov. 2019.
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