Introduction Italy, as we know it today, did not come into fruition until the year 1871. This recent unification data … More
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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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More