Stories
Here you’ll find all of my stories categorized by region. Stories about major cities, including Rome, Milan and Naples, are grouped separately. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try searching here or contact me.
Festa della Repubblica Italiana: celebrating Republic Day in Rome
On 2–3 June 1946, Italians voted in a historic referendum: monarchy or republic? With 54.3%, the republic won. Every June 2nd, this moment is celebrated during the Festa della Repubblica, with parades and the Frecce Tricolori soaring through the sky. State museums and archaeological sites across Italy offer free entry.
Venetian politics: everything about the state apparatus
Find out more about medieval Venetian politics, where power was spread across various institutions. The Doge, a symbolic figurehead, had limited authority, while real power rested with councils like the Senate, the Great Council, and the Council of Ten. These bodies collectively made key decisions, shaping Venetian politics through a balance of power rather than individual rule.