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Constructing identities
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 allowed for independent identities to arise amongst certain areas of…
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 of Italy, in English), a right-wing populist party spearheaded by…
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 Africa up to the island of Great Britain, everyone loves…
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 surprise they do so. After all, it is revered as…
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 The tower The column Where belief, rising, swells and bubbles,…
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 faced political instability, economic hardship, and a strong sense of…
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 of the brigandage movement (brigands) and author Camila Hawthorne, whose…
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 centuries of Sicilian living. Located on the southern end of…
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 anti-fascist. This essay will attempt to tackle transness* as a…
Benito Mussolini as a journalist and the inventor of fascism
By Maggie Scales Benito Mussolini was born on July 29, 1883, in the Romagna region of central Italy, to his father, Alessandro, and his mother, Rosa Maria (Clark). He also…
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