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Blood of Naples

07.11.2024 , in ((Under the Volcano)) , ((No Comments))

Arriving in Naples feels like diving into a whirlwind of life, history, and faith, all watched over by the silent, menacing presence of Mount Vesuvius. Streets paved in the historical center by the ancient Greeks now pulse with scooters and voices, each corner reveals layers of stories from centuries ago. ...

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History That Fades Away? The Long Farewell of Anti-Fascism as Civil Religion in Italy

28.08.2024 , in ((Under the Volcano)) , ((No Comments))

Italy’s complex history, marked by a century-long fragmentation, a difficult unification, a liberal period followed by 20 years of fascist rule, as well as persisting political and cultural divides, makes it challenging to define a cohesive national identity. Italians historically often felt a stronger connection to their municipalities than to ...

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