Operazione Ataman: When The Cossacks Came To Friuli
The Cossack occupation of north-east Italy in 1944, known as Operazione Ataman, has eerie parallels to our present geopolitical crisis.
Sardinian Nationalism Looks To Catalonia
How Sardinia's historical ties with Catalonia help explain its strong national identity.
Pills of Italian Daily Life: Taxi in Rome
On the charms and mischief of Roman taxi drivers.
Italy And The Denial Of Its Colonial Past
While other European countries take steps towards reconciliation and reparations to its former colonies, where does Italy stand?
The Revolutionary Power Of Bella Ciao
How a national folk song became the anthem for the hopeful around the world.
The Abbey Of Montecassino: Where Past And Present Become Timeless
Discover a place where history and spirituality mingle to create an extraordinary legacy for humanity.
The Number One Cultural Powerhouse in The World? Italy
The 2021 Best Countries rankings placed Italy as the number one country in the world for Cultural Influence. Are we even surprised?
All Roads Lead To Rome
How roads were crucial to the power of the Roman Empire — and why they still hold such fascination today.
The Almost Forgotten History Of Italian Emigration To Tunisia
A long history of emigration from Italy to Tunisia, in search of work, land, or political refuge, left a large Italian community in Africa.
The Italians Who Fought For Greek Independence
What motivated as many as 200 Italians to leave their homeland and go to fight for the independence of a country that wasn’t their own?