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Blood of Naples

Gianni D’Amato — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:30:14 +0000

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

Gianni D’Amato — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:06:32 +0000

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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«Die Schweiz den Schweizern»?

Gianni D’Amato — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:10:37 +0000

«Zu viel ist zu viel!» titeln die gegenwärtigen Abstimmungsplakate. Sie reihen sich ein in die «Überfremdungs»-Kampagnen, die seit dem frühen 20. Jahrhundert die Debatten um «Fremde» geprägt haben. Es wäre aber verfehlt, die Diskussion einzig auf der Ebene von demographischen Projektionen führen zu wollen. Es geht um mehr. Letztlich geht

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