371. The 1973 Chilean Coup: General Pinochet ...

How is the Dutch national anthem, that has its origins during a 1568 siege of a French city, connected to the Dutch Revolt? What is the revolt’s role in the birth of modernity? And, why does it say ‘to the King of Spain I’ve granted a lifelong loyalty’? Join Tom and Dominic as th ...  Show more

How did Benito Mussolini’s regime in the 1930s use sport to spread his ideology and prepare Italy for war? What infrastructure and propaganda strategies did he use to make the 1934 World Cup a showcase for fascism? And, did this form of propaganda actually work? In this brand new ...  Show more

Following the violent military coup that overthrew Chile's socialist government in 1973, the new regime led by General Augusto Pinochet began a radical overhaul of the economy. It was based on a free-market economic plan created by a group of economists known as the Chicago Boys. ...  Show more

Augusto Pinochet ruled Chile for 17 years after a coup in 1973. Many who knew him in the years before considered him unremarkable. In hindsight, Pinochet was an accomplished opportunist who seized absolute power, then bullied his way into keeping it. Support the show: https://www ...  Show more

Gegen 6:20 Uhr am 11. September 1973 klingelt das Telefon von Salvador Allende. Der Präsident Chiles erfährt, dass die Streitkräfte seines Landes gegen ihn putschen. Kurz darauf begeht der linke Politiker Suizid. Eine Militärjunta unter General Augusto Pinochet übernimmt die Mach ...  Show more

Dans cet épisode de Crousti-History, on vous parle de la dictature chilienne. - Chilienne con carne ? Resituons l’histoire : Dans les années 70, pendant la guerre froide, le président du Chili est socialiste et donc proche de l’URSS. Salvador Allende ne plaît donc pas du tout aux ...  Show more