Voto degli italiani in Nord e Centro America
Two young and talented Italian comic writers create a graphic novel character who is quickly reaching audiences and is soon to cross borders in multiple language translations are proving that comic writing and graphic novels are a successful and popular way to get a message across.
After the northern Italian Piedmontese conquest of southern Italy and Sicily (aka Risorgimento), the obvious disparities between the Italian North and South were often explained by prevailing racial theories of the time; positing a racial difference between the two regions (e.g. Lombroso, Ferri, Niceforo, Sergi, etc.). Such theories have since been largely rejected by social scientist; but some politicians still resort to them (e.g. Northern League).
Whether you call them Chiacchiere, Frappe or Bugie, you are sure to find this typical dessert in every region of Italy during the Carnevale season.
Depictions on Canvas of Italy’s Cowboys
Thursday 24 January 2012 16.00-19.30, British School Rome.
A discussion of television’s role in advocacy for cultural heritage. Organised in partnership with Heritage/RAI with a panel of speakers representing Italian and international media and heritage sectors.
Twitter in Italy is playing a role for the first time ever in a national general election. Taking a peek at what Twitterdom has to say ....