History

Europe's Forgotten Dictatorships

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The history of humankind is filled with power-hungry dictators. Come with us on a journey to the past as we re-visit Europe's forgotten dictatorships.

While some dictators are known worldwide for their actions, there are many that have kept under the radar. However, this does not mean that they have done less harm than their more famous comrades. We take a journey to the past, to the forgotten dictatorships of Greece and Portugal. The crucial events that led to the chaotic rise and fall of Greek’s Regime of Colonels dictatorship are reconstructed, along with the dictatorship of Antonio de Oliveira Salazar in Portugal. The two dictatorships differ greatly, as Antonio Salazar’s ended peacefully. Why was this the case?

Episodic Breakdown
1. The Regime of the Colonels in Greece  
2. The Era Salazar in Portugal

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Programme Details

DURATION
2 x 60'
AVAILABLE IN
HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English