By Julen Givelber There is a great fascination with the Mafia in all cultures across the world, but no two … More
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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
The Relationship Between Modern Italian and Dialects
By: Caroline Lauria-Sheehan Introduction to Italian Language Language is a fundamental part of defining culture and national identity. It allows … More
Letizia Battaglia’s Raw Photography of the Sicilian Mafia
By: Isabel Gonzalez Photographer Letizia Battaglia wanted to show audiences the effect of the mafia on Sicilian society. By capturing … More
Nationalism, Unification and the Prince: the Machiavellian Ideology
An Exploratory Essay by Blake Masterson The medieval city-states that made up present-day Italy were defined through their civic values … More
The World of Renaissance Women: Representation, Agency and Identity
Today, Italy and its population embody a mixture of cultures and belief systems from ancient times through the discoveries and … More
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