Le donne silenziate: the foundations of the Italian patriarchy
Le donne silenziate: in this first instalment, Hannah Burfield focuses on the general background of unequal power dynamics within Italy. She expands on traditionalism, in anticipation of the 20th century emergence of feminism
My alter ego is a techno diva living in Amsterdam
“There’s no better way to encapsulate it: Mavi is pure, casual magic”: Anja Gogo discloses her fieldnotes of a gem worth discovering, from the Internet to the Internet.
The Italian youth vote – the deciding factor in far-right victory?
Reflecting post-election, Olivia Solomons provides the contextual grounds that led to a far-right outcome, exploring the unique position of Italy’s young voters, contrasting other European countries.
Imagine, now we have indefinite leave
Iza and I never imagined looking back on a poem we wrote in Year 10. We hope our words can be mirrors for other young identities, equally conflicted, equally searching for themselves.
Strangers I Know: a process of disentaglement
Harriet Gilbert Savage frames the unique aliveness of Strangers I know, reviewing and exploring the complex paradox of simultaneous proximity and distance.
‘Neath the stars I knew this was paradise
With a deeply immersive viewpoint, Harriet Gilbert Savage explores the Neapolitan phoenix through second-hand encounters, leaving us enchanted by the city’s inescapable magnetism.
Il tesoro smarrito del dolce far niente
Retracing back to life’s simple pleasure, Anja Gogo challenges the utopic aura of the dolce far niente, exploring what it really means to be maestri dell’improvvisare.
That’s amore! Or is it?
As Valentine’s and singles’ day approach, Anja Gogo interviews the Italians’ perspective on love, exploring the difficulties and benefits of online dating
Is life more beautiful beyond the adult, absurd world?
In the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, Anja Gogo pays her own cinephile tribute by reviewing Life is beautiful, navigating controversies and deeper meanings.
The Hand of God, Paolo Sorrentino’s Most Personal Film Yet
Jenny Frost reviews Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film, The Hand of God, which explores the director’s childhood and his life-saving obsession with Diego Maradona.
The next destination for every Italophile’s list
Camilla provides the perfect geographical combination of past and present. Through Siena’s duality and its hidden spots, she persuades us that this city is worth more than a token trip.
When in Rome
Stephanie Jat provides an ultimate guide for curious tourists heading to Rome. Here, she explores how much the eternal city has to offer, especially if you take the road less travelled by…
Discovering the Walls of Ferrara and Medieval Mestiere
Reuben Brown takes us on a voyage of discovery of the Italian city of Ferrara, exploring its craftsmanship, cuisine and Medieval architecture.