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The story of how Spanish fascism came to an end and democracy finally prevailed In March 1939, after a heroic defence, Madrid fell to the armies of Francisco Franco. A few days later, the fasc … read more

How the people of France captured a Parisian prison and brought down the French monarchy Martin Luther King Jr. once said that a riot is the language of the unheard. For centuries before … read more

The story of how radicals in Czechoslovakia tried to democratise Soviet rule It’s not often that Spring begins in January… But that’s exactly what happened in the Czechoslovak Socialist Repu … read more

Known as the 'Father of Reform', John Cartwright paved the way for the democratic campaigns of the 19th and 20th centuries... In the summer of 1819, the Manchester Patriotic Union organised a mas … read more

 The fight for women's suffrage in Britain was a long fought battle, spearheaded by the Suffragette movement. Here are 6 quotes that define this legendary movement of British History. The Su … read more