Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss the 'first' fascist, Gabriele D'Annunzio, with historian Lucy Hughes-Hallett.D'Annunzio was a key figure in Italian literature before becoming a political figure later in his life. Although never personally identifying with fascism, his ideas were hugely influential on Mussolini. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Producer: Dom JohnsonExec Producer: Jack Davenport*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.comTwitter: @TheRestHistory@holland_tom@dcsandbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucy Hughes-Hallett, a renowned historian and biographer, dives into the captivating life of George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham, known for his dazzling beauty and keen intellect. She unravels his intricate relationship with King James I, often mischaracterized in history. The discussion touches on Buckingham's dramatic rise and fall within court politics, the intertwining of personal and political power, and the lasting impact of their bond on art and culture. Hughes-Hallett vividly illustrates Buckingham’s legacy amidst the turbulent Jacobean era.