Explore and Learn: The Cross Cultural Solidarity History Project and Examples of White Anti-Racism in U.S. History. More
Advocates Seek Tombstone for Murdered Labor Activist Pete Panto was killed in 1939 for his advocacy on the Brooklyn waterfront and buried in an unmarked grave. The Calandra Institute is fundraising for a tombstone. More
A Polish mayor protested Matteo Salvini’s visit to his town, highlighting the contradiction between Salvini’s previous support for the Kremlin and his current proclaimed interest in helping Ukrainians forced to flee Russia’s invasion. More
The 2022 Renaissance Society of America Winners Awardees with Italian areas of research include Laura Ingallinella (“Shut Up Men!”) and Daniel Zolli (“Donatello’s Promiscuous Technique”). More
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair Returns After a two-year pause, the famous fair will return to the streets of Bologna and serve as host to over 1.000 exhibitors, from more than 85 countries and regions. More
Europe’s embrace of Ukrainian refugees is how all refugees and migrants should be treated. Instead, throughout Europe, immigration is discussed as a threat rather than as a basic human right. More
The Mythical Tortellini of Castelfranco Emilia: the secret ingredient of this tortellini is the “rezdôre,” the women who roll out the pasta dough. More
Healing through Colors: An interview with artist and poet Annie Lanzillotto. More
Pressure on Italian Catholic church to reckon with child sexual abuse: Unofficial estimates say country may have the highest number of survivors of sexual abuse by priests in the world. More
The Ferragni sisters already have millions of followers and a reality TV show. Now they’re working on their fashion empires. More
Naples’ Welcoming of the Displaced of Ukraine Testimonies of women and the story of Ciro Verdoliva, manager of the Residence Ospedale del Mare. More
50 Years of The Godfather: how the film’s iconic saga bridged gaps between old and new Hollywood. More
Labor leader Tony Mazzocchi believed unions could inspire their members to engage in a broader political movement. His Local 149 did just that in the 1950s — in a suburban environment where no one thought it possible. More
Travel to Ischia: The beautiful, hospitable island is having a moment of popularity. More