This week, Thomas and Nathan being to delve into one of the most insane lives in all of history that you've most likely never heard of: Gabriele D'Annunzio. From rockstar poet, to warmonger, to accidental proto-fascist, this maniac's life gives a dark new meaning to that old pick-me-up "All you need to do is believe in yourself."

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Sources for this episode:

"The Pike: Gabrielle D'Annunzio, Poet, Seducer, and Preacher of War" by Lucy Hughes-Hallet. ISBN 978-0-00-721396-2

"A Man of Many Parts: Gabriele D'Annunzio", from The Rake, written by Josh Sims

Wikipedia as a corroborator for basically every topic covered here.

Thanks to David Wang for being our eternally humble editor.