The Italian American Problem Revisited
I am glad to see that those who raise the Italian American banner on the identity politics battlefield are mostly ignored.
Does Culture Matter?
Culture is a collection of practices that lie transparently on top of a core humanity that is readable by anyone.
Can The Future Save The Past In Pompeii?
The appointment of a young, foreign born director to head the park has ruffled feathers, and that might be just what Italy needs to preserve its cultural heritage.
Is Sicilian A Language Or A Dialect?
The monolingual approach adopted for the political aim of making Italians speak with one voice has succeeded. But the campaign has been needlessly costly.
The Stigma Of Speaking A Dialect: The Case Of Sicilian
With the establishment of Florentine as the literary language of choice, all the other regional languages came to be regarded as dialects, creating a unique situation that Italians have struggled with to this day.
Pass The Prosecco
The real Italian thing lies in the wince, the smile, the glance, the wave.
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.
What’s Wrong With Rome?
Rome is a paradox, and we love it for that. But how do we fix it?
All Pezzolo’s A Stage: Trinacria Theatre Company
A small but vibrant arts collective is reviving Sicily's rich tradition of myth and legend.
Aperitivo In Lockdown
Despite the changes and obstacles of the pandemic, Italians have found innovative ways of toasting and connecting with one another.