Jorge Marco

In this discussion, historian Jorge Marco dives into the dark depths of Franco’s regime in Spain, focusing on mass repression and the role of the Catholic Church in shaping a fearful new society. He explains how the Francoist state employed rapid military trials, and collective violence to instill terror among both victims and supporters. Marco reveals the church's complicity in classifying 'enemies' and enforcing compliance through rituals of conversion. The conversation also highlights how the legacy of this brutal regime still affects former prisoners and communities today.

Historian Jorge Marco joins the discussion to delve into his book, co-authored with Gutmaro Gomez Bravo, which explores the mechanisms of Franco's oppressive regime in Spain from 1936 to 1950. He highlights the chilling tactics of military trials and the Catholic Church's role in justifying violence. Marco reveals how rumors and neighborly denunciations instilled fear in communities, while discussing the brutal reality of overcrowded prisons. His insights underscore how systematic repression and societal transformation forged a new Spain under Franco's rule.

Jorge Marco, a historian and co-author of *The Fabric of Fear*, dives into the chilling aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. He reveals how Franco's regime utilized mass repression and military trials to build a totalitarian state. The Catholic Church played a crucial role, categorizing individuals and reinforcing fear through societal denunciations. Marco discusses the brutal conditions in prisons and the long-term impact of surveillance on released prisoners. His insights into everyday violence and community fractures provide a haunting look at this dark chapter in history.