Overview In Italy, the intersection of sport and politics is amongst the most poignant in the world. It is the … More
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A Sign of the Times: Renaissance Art and a Changing Perspective on Humanity
The Renaissance is a period of time from the fourteenth to seventeenth century when civilizations on the Italian peninsula and … More
The Mafia – America’s Most Famous & Italy’s Most Infamous Organized Crime Syndicate that Did Not Exist
Exploring the History of the Italian-American Language & Identity
An Exploratory Essay on Italian-American Language & Identity by Andrew Federico Why do many Italian-Americans call capicola, gabagool? There is … More
An Exploration of Two Iconic Characters: Italy vs. America
By Julen Givelber There is a great fascination with the Mafia in all cultures across the world, but no two … More
Mussolini’s Lasting Effects on Modern Day Rome
Every year the vast amount of tourists that visit Rome are able to enjoy the city’s plethora of historical landmarks … More
The Power of Dress: How Fashion was Used in Fascist Italy to Promote a “New Italian” Identity
Fashion has always been important to Italians. It is a way to express yourself: you can show off your personal … More
How Fascism Built the Italian Car Culture that we Know and Love Today
By: Fernando Escobar If you ask any car enthusiast today to mention three things about Italy and cars, chances are … More
The Creation of a National Identity Through Piazzas in Italy
By: Piper Leopold Introduction Italian culture is a palimpsest of the nation’s vast and tumultuous history. Throughout the centuries, one … More
Who was Niccolò Machiavelli, and how did he represent a change in political ideology
Niccolò Machiavelli undeniably represented a significant change in the thought process of Italians during the Renaissance. During a time of … More
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