The Iron Guard: Romania's Fascist Movement and Its Rise
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the rise of the Iron Guard, Romania's homegrown fascist movement that combined religious mysticism, anti-Semitism, and a cult of martyrdom. They explore its founding by Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, the Legion of the Archangel Michael, the assassination of Prime Minister Ion Duca, and the violent clashes with King Carol II's regime. The conversation covers the political vacuum after World War I, the role of students and peasants in the movement, and the eventual clash with General Ion Antonescu. Specific figures include Codreanu, Horia Sima, Nicolae Iorga, and Armand Călinescu. The episode also touches on the Iron Guard's brief time in power during the National Legionary State and its suppression by Antonescu, ending with a reflection on how extremism can flourish in times of national crisis.
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