The Muslims In Sicily
The memory of the presence of Muslims on the island remains and can be readily seen practically everywhere.
In-Between Spaces: Following Al-Idrisi Across Faith And Culture In Palermo
While visiting Palermo in the past week, I have followed al-Idrisi’s steps around the city, trying to better understand how the city holds on to its diverse and pluralistic tradition.
Conservation, Rebuilding And Allergen Theory
Italy works hard to maintain its built heritage, but there the task is harder than it is anywhere else.
Sicily And Greece
As a Sicilian, I never regard people from Greece as outsiders. Indeed, they were an integral part of the history of Sicily almost from the beginning.
Translating Andrea Camilleri Into English
Camilleri writes in a peculiar mixture of Italianized Sicilian and Sicilianized Italian. How do translators handle the constant switching of linguistic codes?