Behind the Bastards Behind the Bastards Presents: Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
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Dec 29, 2024 
Robert Evans, a frequent guest known for his insightful historical commentary, dives into an array of intriguing topics. He shares lighthearted yet serious anecdotes about assassination attempts against Mussolini, linking these to modern political ideologies. The discussion highlights the absurdities of early 20th-century politics, the complexities of anarchism, and the philosophical dilemmas surrounding violence in social change. Additionally, Evans humorously reflects on dating app fatigue and the role of creativity during the holiday season, weaving in personal growth and community-building themes.
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Numerous Assassination Attempts on Mussolini
- Many individuals attempted to assassinate Mussolini, including socialists, Catholics, Republicans, and anarchists.
- Mussolini's early leftist background and association with anarchists makes these attempts more complex.
Mussolini's Early Leftist Views
- Benito Mussolini, the founder of fascism, initially held leftist views and even defended Bresci's assassination of King Umberto I.
- Mussolini’s father was a socialist and named him after various leftist figures, including anarchists.
Bresci Assassinates King Umberto I
- Gatano Bresci, an Italian weaver living in New Jersey, assassinated King Umberto I in 1900.
- He was angered by the king's awarding of a medal to the general who ordered the massacre of protesters.