Forever Heroine Beatrice Cenci
The tragic story of Beatrice Cenci is recalled as an emblem of the sixteenth-century bloodthirsty and corrupted city of Rome.
Sex And Catholicism
Sex and violence are recurring themes in all cultural products, and Catholicism is no exception.
With Italy’s Traditional Religious Practices In Decline, What Comes Next?
New ways to affirm community spirit are emerging, borrowed from cultures across the world.
Being Muslim And Moroccan In Italy: An Interview
What is it like to be Muslim and Moroccan in Italy? We spoke to Amina about her experiences, as part of a larger research project with MIDIC.
Being A Priest During A Pandemic
Domenico Manuli is one of the first priests in Italy to adapt to new modalities to stay close with and support believers during the lockdown.
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.
Padre Pio, The Polarizing Priest
Derided as a fraud but elevated to sainthood by the Church. What is the legacy of Padre Pio, one of Italy's still most polarizing priests?
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!