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Life in Italy through the ages
As we commemorate the anniversary of Italy’s exit from the First World War, it’s impossible to ignore the deep and indelible scars this conflict left on the population. The devastation was brutal: an entire generation torn apart, unprecedented death and suffering that would haunt the country for decades. Entire families […]
Although the death penalty is still in force today in many countries around the world (including 21 states in the USA), it remains a sensitive and much-debated topic in Italy. Before the unification in 1861, Italy was divided into numerous states, each with its laws and, consequently, different positions on […]
The stabilimenti balneari, a staple of Italian beach life, are currently at the center of a heated national debate. These iconic beach establishments, long managed by families and passed down through generations, are facing a potential upheaval due to new EU regulations requiring open competition for beach concessions. This move, […]
Every year, when you look at the calendar in Italy and see the month of April, you know that a major commemoration day is coming up. For Italy’s history, it is a crucial day.Because not everyone is familiar with the history of national holidays, they are sometimes overlooked. It is […]
Located at an astonishing altitude of 3000 meters, the Museum of the Great War, inaugurated in 1990 on the Marmolada, stands as a breathtaking testimony to Italian military history. It captivates visitors from across the country and beyond, serving as a cornerstone in Italian military history and culture. Sadly renowned […]
The inspiring story of Franca Viola and the law’s developments -or not.
How was life during Fascist Italy? We’ve already discussed the Italian fascist dictator and the rule of Mussolini, but now let’s learn a bit more about the everyday life in Italy during the fascism and the fascist dictatorship of Mussolini. How did Italians live in fascism, insights, and fun facts […]
What happened in Italy during World War II? A quick historic overview of Italy World War 2 events and facts Like many other people in Italy and around the world, I was grown up by my grandparents. They were all born between 1913 and 1918, they lived – and fought – […]
Italian culture in the 70s and 80s, from music to TV.
As the color and private channels enter the industry, how does Italian television change? An overview of Italian 1970s TV. Italian 1970s TV The industry was shaped by two events: the advent of color and the introduction of private channels. Italian television was changing. The former event is was an […]