The Appeal of Ancient Sparta to Right-Wing Movements

La Repubblica explores why the myth of ancient Sparta, a warrior and xenophobic city, is experiencing a revival among right-wing groups, from Trump supporters to Netanyahu's base and Italian youth, with specialists attributing it to historical falsehoods and ideological games.

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Perché Sparta piace tanto alle destre

Da Trump a Netanyahu alla gioventù meloniana: è in gran rispolvero il mito dell’antica città guerriera e xenofoba. Ma che cosa si nasconde dietro il revival? Lo abbiamo chiesto a due specialisti. La risposta: «Falsità storiche e giochetti ideologici»

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