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Born on Christmas Eve, he was one of the most bizarre radicals of the 19th century The radical past contains a range of characters. Mixed in with the legions of principled and disciplined activist … read more

On this day in 1979, Sandinista revolutionaries took power in Nicaragua - 45 years after Sandino's death “…our cause will live on through those who follow us.” These were the words of Aug … read more

In June 1817, hundreds of rebels gathered in rural Derbyshire and marched on London "Every man his skill must try He must turn out and not deny; No bloody soldier must he dread, He must tur … read more

Born on the 15th of February, 1748, Jeremy Bentham sought to reform the institutions at the heart of British society “The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation … read more

Born on this day in 1805, Auguste Blanqui devoted his life to the dream of revolution “The Republic means the emancipation of the workers, it’s the end of the reign of exploitation, it’s the c … read more