Introduction Italian Folk Magic consists of a variety of beliefs and tends to exist differently in each region it is … More
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Piazzas: from markets to music, building a sense of community in Italy
Introduction Piazzas are an open outdoor space in a central location of a city in Italy. They stem from medieval … More
The Growing Far-Right in Italian Politics
Italy hasn’t remained the most politically stable country in Europe. Following the fall of Fascist Italy in 1946, the country … More
The Power of Language
By: Ana Carolina Sardinha Language as a Tool Communication is essential for humans. Not only does it allow for the … More
Italy: Un Mosaico Linguistico
Italian culture is renowned worldwide due to its depth and important contributions to the arts, science, and civilization as a … More
Eugenics, Phrenology, and the Concept of “Other” in 19th and 20th Century Italy
The Division of North and South It cannot be denied that there is a division between the North and South. … More
Rebuilding an Identity: How Renaissance Architecture Reflected Italy
Introduction The architecture of Italy has always reflected the evolving culture of its people, a fact most easily seen in … More
The Crop of Revolution and the Allelopathy of Fascism (and the women who made it possible)
Fasci di Combattimento was established by a fresh-faced 36 year old Benito Mussolini in 1919. Despite his history as a … More
Bridging Antiquity and Renaissance
Returning to Rome Classicism is the reiteration of classical themes, literature, and arts from ancient Greece and Rome, and this … More
The Urbanization of Italy and Its Descent into Distress
The Beginnings The Italian peninsula has had a culturally exquisite but tumultuous history, from the bygone era of Ancient Civilizations … More