L’Attesa: Art As Matrix
L’Attesa falls into that category of films that cast Italy as a place where the essential substance of life is found.
Latin In The World
Disparagingly described by many as a dead language, Latin maintained a prominent and proud position in the contemporary world, resonating globally.
When Patti Smith Came to Rome
Patti Smith celebrates her birthday every year with a concert, but I remember her from a night at the Rome Opera.
Re-purposing The Past On The Sixty-some Far-flung Venetian Islands
Each can teach us a lesson in how heritage can be saved or be lost to time.
The First Great Medici
At the cusp of a new epoch in financial relations, Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici saw how to exploit them to found a banking empire.
The Truth Behind Vasco
The strange cult of the singer seems set to continue unabated. But what is the secret of his success?
Italians In TV
How 80 years of stock characters on television contributed to make Italians fit into the American ‘other’ model. But now things are changing.
Everyone’s Talking About Lockdowns. But What About Looking Down?
‘Lockdown’ is named Word of 2020 due to its wide usage during the pandemic. But what about looking down? That's what Italian artist Jago wants us to think about.
Music Moment: 44 Cats
How a song about cats captured the hearts of millions of Italians and became a classic.