The Spanish Civil War came to an end on April 1, 1939, just days after Francisco Franco’s Nationalist troops entered Madrid. By the time the capital fell, following a long siege, the war’s ...

Learn how Francisco Franco used the tactics of colonial war to win control of Spain. Driven by a deeply conservative vision, he used torture, murder and incarceration to transform Spanish Society.

See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th century dictators. From undermining judges to indoctrinating children, he forged key tactics for seizing power. He also created fascism ...

Juan Carlos ascended the throne in 1975 on the death of Francisco Franco and ruled for 38 years before abdicating in favor of his son Felipe VI in June 2014 Corinna Larsen told Swiss investigators ...

Women from the different Spanish regions dress in their traditional costumes to attend the triumphal parade celebrating the victory of Francisco Franco and the rebel side over the Second Republic ...