Benito Mussolini and the Italian Fascism with Dr. Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)

Lifelong Learning Logo Course Title: Benito Mussolini and the Italian Fascism

Instructor: Dr. Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)

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January 31, 2026 - February 14, 2026 (3 Sessions)

Saturday, 10:00AM ET - 11:30AM ET

Virtual via Zoom

Course Description: Between 1922 and 1945, Italy endured one of the darkest chapters in its modern history. From Mussolini’s March on Rome to the passage of the racial laws, Fascism gradually dismantled liberty and transformed a liberal state into a totalitarian regime rivaled only by Hitler’s Germany.

Through archival footage, film clips, and contemporary accounts, this course examines the forces that enabled Fascism’s rise, its consolidation of power, and its violent collapse. In an age witnessing new strains of authoritarianism, understanding Italy’s past offers crucial lessons on democracy’s fragility and resilience.

Each session combines lecture and discussion; no prior background is required and suitable for all levels.

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ABOUT Dr. Michele Zanobini

Dr Michele Zanobini studied Classics at the University of Florence (BA 2006; MA’s 2008) before attending Johns Hopkins University, where he was awarded a second Master’s degree in Classics as well as a PhD in German and Romance Languages and Literatures (2016). He then moved to Glasgow (UK), where he currently serves as teacher of Latin, Greek and Classical Studies at the Glasgow Academy and tutor of History and Italian Studies at the University of Strathclyde.

Michele’s research is interdisciplinary and ranges from ancient tragedy to the intersections of music and literature, Renaissance and Dante studies. His articles and Academic contributions feature in leading national and international peer-reviewed Academic journals.

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Event Date
Starts:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:00am EST

Ends:
Saturday, February 14, 2026
11:30am EST

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Benito Mussolini and the Italian Fascism with Dr. Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)

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Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies

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100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.

No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.

For single-session courses:
100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.

Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.

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Benito Mussolini and the Italian Fascism with Dr. Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)

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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers/professional-development

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100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.

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