Gabriele D’Annunzio’s Fiume Enterprise: 100 Years On
D'Annunzio's Fiume venture was not only an episode of usual nationalism, but also a generational revolt against liberalism, diplomacy and conventions.
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.
An Italian Colony In America: A Forgotten Attempt
When talking about colonialism, people usually recall Spanish, French, Portugues, and English overseas behemoths. But even the ancient Grand Duchy of Tuscany had a shot at establishing a colony in South America.
The Fiume Question: A Curtain Raiser To Fascism
Fascism swept through Italy like a storm, but its rise was presaged by a quarrel over a small city on the Croatian coast.
Jewish Italian Contributions
In an overwhelmingly catholic country, Italy’s Jewish population stands out in its cultural, artistic and literary achievement.
The Epistolary Diary Of Rita Levi Montalcini
Some terrible pages by a gentle girl who was the victim of racial laws: Rita Levi Montalcini.
Sardinia’s Case For Language Diversity
With over one million speakers, Sardinian represents the largest legally-recognized minority language group in Italy. But Sardinian does not yet have a standardized form.
Violet Gibson: The Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini
About the woman who almost changed the course of history.