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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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