The Taliban And The Italian Archeologists’ Dilemma
A request for help from the Taliban has led to a difficult decision for Italy’s experts in cultural conservation.
Not Achievable and Not Accomplished: Italy’s Mission in Afghanistan
A month after the last of NATO troops left Kabul to the Taliban, we look at the legacy of the 20-year war for both Afghanistan and Italy.
Milano Centrale
Is it possible for one person to capture the wholeness of a city in a single instant?
The Epistolary Diary Of Rita Levi Montalcini
Some terrible pages by a gentle girl who was the victim of racial laws: Rita Levi Montalcini.
Lockdown In Paradise: Lake Como
Living the lockdown on the shores of Lake Como: the testimony of a temporarily unemployed tourist guide.
Stories From Afghanistan
This year Italy left Afghanistan as the Taliban gained power. We want to share the stories of those who fled safely, and those who did not.
Gino Strada: Bringing Healthcare to the Desperate
The founder and driving force behind Emergency, the NGO providing medical care in war-torn regions, has died aged 73. We look at his impact.
Ending The Forever War: Italy Leaves Afghanistan
After the US decision to withdraw troops, where does that leave Italy, NATO, and the Afghani people?
The Jews Of Sicily
What’s left of the Jewish permanence in Sicily? Not much remains to the untrained eye, but the integration of the Jews with the rest of the population left marks on Sicilian customs and traditions.
There Are Cathedrals Then There’s Il Duomo
Inside the Duomo, the cool air sweeps in and sinks deep into the skin. A shiver runs in the veins, but not from the breeze.