In 1936, as Spain descended into a bloody civil war, the left-wing Republican side put out an international call for help. They were fighting against the right-wing Nationalists, who were led by the country's dictator-to-be General Francisco Franco. Thousands of people travelled to Spain to join the fight as part of the International Brigades, including the likes of British writer George Orwell. Listen to the podcast From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science and culture, Late Night Live puts you in the big picture. Among the less high-profile recruits was a small band of...