The Significance of Giorgio Parisi’s Nobel Prize for Physics
Giorgio Parisi was one of three scientists to win 2021's Nobel Prize in Physics. Why aren't we doing more to build scientific talent?
Mario Bava’s Black Sunday: Halloween, Italian Style
The Italian take on horror started back in 1960 with this classic. This year, let it rise from the dead again!
The Number One Cultural Powerhouse in The World? Italy
The 2021 Best Countries rankings placed Italy as the number one country in the world for Cultural Influence. Are we even surprised?
Roman Holiday Defined an Era
How can a film shot seventy years ago be so captivating and relevant today?
How Netflix’s Zero Set The Path For A More Inclusive Media Landscape
A twist on the rampant invisibility of Black people in the Italian media landscape, Zero is a bright spot and a breakthrough.
Creating Europe On A Tiny Island
How a vision for European integration was created in unbelievable circumstances on a tiny remote Italian island.
Are Måneskin The Opportunity Italian Rock Music Needs?
In the history of Italian rock music, perhaps no one has achieved so much so quickly as Måneskin. Their history is still to be written.
All Roads Lead To Rome
How roads were crucial to the power of the Roman Empire — and why they still hold such fascination today.
Is Graffiti Always A Crime?
Seeing vandalism over owned property is increasingly common in Rome. This has brought back the debate over a million-dollar question: can artistic expression override the law?
Italian Blues: Is The Beautiful Language On The Brink?
It might be time to panic about the Italian language, as mother tongue speakers continue to dwindle every year. Is there a solution out there?