Monica Vitti’s Proximal Affection
No actor was better at emoting love on the periphery.
Rome Cannot Survive Another Raggi Term as Mayor
The upcoming mayoral elections have to stop the bleeding of the capital and pick up the rubbish of a failed adminstration. Literally.
The Curious Case Of Rome’s Rebel Lake
How a construction error in Rome created a lake, helped the environment and united citizens against real estate business.
The Rag King
The movie directed by Alessandro Di Ronza is a true story and, as everything real, it is similar to a fairytale. So much so that, in our day and age, fairytales do whatever it takes to resemble reality.
From Rossi to Cinquanta: A Look At Italian Last Names
There are more than 300,000 Italian surnames. What do they mean?
Italy At The Oscars
The Oscars represent the biggest prize in cinema. But which Italians have won the coveted award — and who will win this year?
What’s Wrong With Rome?
Rome is a paradox, and we love it for that. But how do we fix it?
The Most Common Italian Baby Names — Girls
What are the most common Italian female names? We take a look at regional differences and the history that may have led to these names being popular.