In Episode 33, Kate learns about the back half of Italy's history and we get to meet our dear friend of the podcast Mussolini before listening to the anthem.

Anthem versions assessed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNSz0_XJD4s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hNfB-unpd0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjj1-dJN2KQ

Main sources used:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Italy/Condition-of-the-Italian-kingdom

https://www.preceden.com/timelines/195122-italian-unification

https://www.preceden.com/timelines/280382-fascist-italy-timeline

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/07/30/as-europe-reckons-with-racism-italy-still-wont-confront-its-colonial-past/

https://worldhistory.hcps.org/pages/pdf/u5lf_sr_italytimeline.pdf

For episode 32, Kate takes on Italy's early history, as the country changes hands several times and uninvited neighbours drop in for a visit.

Main sources used:

https://www.insightguides.com/destinations/europe/italy/historical-highlights
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17435616
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/07/eust.html
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/08/eustc.html
https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20111019153937351
https://www.britannica.com/place/Italy/Condition-of-the-Italian-kingdom

For episode 31, Aaron takes us to east Africa to learn about the history and anthem of Rwanda. Canadian fans can look forward to a surprise appearance from a beloved national icon in the fun facts section.

Pili Pili recipe: https://www.giftofhospitality.com/pili-pili-recipe/

Further sources on the Rwandan genocide:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/76806/life-laid-bare-by-jean-hatzfeld/
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781429923514
https://genocidearchiverwanda.org.rw/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Genocide_Archive_Rwanda

Anthem versions assessed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BM2ExQCwmY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_MuyRiRM_Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFhxtHZrSDI

Main sources used:
https://www.britannica.com/place/Rwanda
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14093322
https://www.africa.upenn.edu/NEH/rwhistory.htm