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Europe's Forgotten Dictatorships

2 episodes 96%4KCC

Inside the regimes that ruled Europe through fear, propaganda, and silence.

This series examines modern European dictatorships through the people who lived under them, from political prisoners and exiles to those caught in colonial wars and state surveillance. Explore how power was built, justified, and finally challenged in places like Portugal and Greece. Sign up to watch a revealing account of how fragile democracy can be.

Episode guide

2 episodes
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1The Salazar Era in Portugal
Portugal is the scene of Europe's longest right-wing dictatorship. Until 1974, the Estado Novo, the "New State" ruled the country for over four decades. At its top: Antonio de Oliveira Salazar.
45 min
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2The Regime of the Colonels in Greece
Under the command of Colonel Georgios Papadopoulos, the military forces arbitrarily implement a NATO coup plan developed for Greece in the event of a Communist overthrow. In just one night, the military is able to seize power.
45 min
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