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  • Milan was made eternal to Christianity after the emperor Constantine issued it and named it after the city his Edict, which assured freedom of worship for this persecuted religion. This is the perfect time for the arrival of the Patron of the city. Full story

  • Here begins my tetralogy on the history of Milan — a captivating city sheltered by the Alps on a privileged plain, a beacon of resilience and innovation through the ages. As a starter, Celtic tribes, Romans, and the enigmatic legend of an extraordinary guide. Full story

  • In the realm of creativity, a question echoes through the ages: When is a project considered done? Reflecting on a recent visit to the Vatican and a thought-provoking inquiry from a young student, I was drawn into a deeper exploration of this age-old conundrum. Full story

  • ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ depicts the lives of ordinary people turned into soldiers fighting for their lives and land. The author’s sensitivity struck me, with its tender emotions contrasting with the tense action. Full story

  • I recently read a famous school reading that is very popular among educators and infamous among students. Known as a foundational novel of the unified Italy The Betrothed (Alessandro Manzoni, 1827) has surprised me. Full story

  • As WordPress celebrates its twenty years, I’m delighted to share some valuable insights and reflect on this remarkable period that led me to both professional and personal growth. Full story

Readings

Here are some of the best I have read lately on Fiction and Non-fiction. Some have made it into posts, and some will still do so anytime soon. For more, check the Blog.

Fiction

  • Uno, nessuno e centomila

    Luigi Pirandello, 1926.

  • Memoirs of Hadrian

    Marguerite Yourcenar, 1951.

  • Quo vadis?

    Henryk Sienkiewicz, 1896.

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey

    Arthur C. Clarke, 1968.

Non-fiction

  • Leonardo da Vinci

    Walter Isaacson, 2017.

  • All’arme! All’arme! I priori fanno carne!

    Alessandro Barbero, 2023.

  • Dante: The Poet, the Political Thinker, the Man

    Barbara Reynolds, 2006.

  • Damn Good Advice

    George Lois, 2012.