"We have created our myth. The myth is a faith, a passion. It is not necessary for it to be a reality. . . . Our myth is the nation, our myth is the greatness of the nation! And to this myth, this greatness, which we want to translate into a total reality, we subordinate everything." — Benito Mussolini, 1922
Fascism is one of the most misunderstood political terms today, but this video cuts through the confusion, breaking down its origins, ideology, and real-world application.
At its core, fascism is an ultra-nationalist movement that subordinates everything—individual rights, morality, truth—to the perceived greatness of the nation. Rooted in mass psychology, it harnesses collective identity, mythmaking, and emotional manipulation to unify people under an all-powerful state.
This video traces fascism from Mussolini’s Italy to Nazi Germany, examining how both regimes weaponized nationalism, propaganda, and totalitarian control. It also unpacks how fascism's key principles—like the myth of national destiny, the glorification of war, and the belief in a supreme national spirit—allowed for unchecked violence, oppression, and genocide.
If you want to understand what fascism actually is, and why it remains a potent force in history, this deep dive is essential.
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