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	Podcast:		History Extra podcast
	Episode:		The unification of Italy: everything you wanted to know
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:46:11
	Publish Date:		2025-05-03 23:00:00
	Description:		In 1861, the kingdom of Italy was proclaimed, unifying the various Italian states under one national banner. But what did it mean to be 'Italian' in the mid-19th century? How did the pope react to the concept of a united Italy? And why did so many British women fall in love with Garibaldi? In conversation with Spencer Mizen, historian David Laven answers listener questions on the campaign to unify Italy: the Risorgimento. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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