By Maggie Scales Benito Mussolini was born on July 29, 1883, in the Romagna region of central Italy, to his…
The Rise of The Lega: A New Era of Right Wing Italian Politics
Introduction Italy, as we know it today, did not come into fruition until the year 1871. This recent unification data…
From Mussolini to Meloni: Has Fascism Returned to Italy?
By Jake Guldin Introduction In the fall of 2022, eligible voters across the nation of Italy provided Fratelli d’Italia (Brothers…
Football inside Italian Culture
Anthony D’Avanzo Its the most watched sport around the world. From the shores of Brazil to the planes of South…
Representation of the Mafia in Contemporary Media: the influence of The Godfather
When most people hear the words “Italian mafia” they most typically think of The Godfather (1972). And it is no…
Piranesi: A Contextual View of His Work
By: Ahmed Altunisi The dark brain of Piranesi Is a gaping furnace Where the ark and sky mingle The staircase…
Fascism: Rise to Power and Media Manipulation
by Daniel Costanzo Historical Context of Fascist Power in Italy Italy in the early twentieth century was a country that…
The North-South Divide and its Long-Lasting Effects on Italian Culture
“The many faces of Italy,” a collage made by me featuring African and Syrian migrants, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, figures…
How do Sicilian geography and cultural differences influence its cuisine?
By: Vince Papillo INTRODUCTION Sicilian cuisine is famous for its unique flavors and techniques that have been developed over the…
Transness* as an Anti-Fascist Identity
I will explore transness*, as a branch of queerness, as an identity that not only necessitates anti-fascism, but is inherently…
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