The formation of Mafia in Southern Italy has had a large impact on representations of Italian culture. When many people … More

Introduction In the United States, we often hear the stories of Ellis Island and the great increase in immigration that … More

(Featured Image: Migrants in the Mediterranean, August 2017.) My great grandmother—Grandma Tessie—came to America from Italy when she was a … More

In his effort to construct a fascist, nationalist identity in Italy, Mussolini pioneered many of the power-gaining tactics that dictators … More

Emily Riker Art has long been a symbol of wealth, intelligence, and as well as a cultural artifact reflecting the … More

What does it mean to be Italian? This is the question that I will explore in this essay, through the … More

By: Gaelen Coleman The Emergence of City States and the Common Good In the Middle Ages, northern Italy consisted of … More

When we think of the Italian Renaissance, we often think of the “rebirth” that took place in art, culture, literature, and politics. Images of … More

Italy has had a complex history from the pre-unification period prior to 1861 through the post unification era after 1861. … More

The importance of the Catholic church in Italy can be seen throughout the country’s history. As the home of the … More