Category Archives: Fascist Italy

Disappearing Scientists

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Have you heard about all the scientists in the U.S. who’ve gone missing or have died mysteriously in the past few years? Yes, finally a source for new conspiracy theories. Even the FBI has started a related investigation because there’s … Continue reading →

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Women and Fascism

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Fascism is on the rise. To better understand why, I feel the need to reflect on the fascism that led to WWII. Fascism is the belief that we are not all equal. That there are those who impose. Then there … Continue reading →

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Gadda’s Mess part II

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Part II of Gadda’s Mess How did Mussolini’s fascist regime influence one’s sense of self? And did Gadda ever earn his own approval? Sometimes we are so worried about what others think that we neglect our own thoughts. In 1968, … Continue reading →

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Gadda’s Mess

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Art for Housewives

Part I It was George Santayana, Spanish philosopher, who wrote “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” And it looks like some of us missed out on a few history lessons. Especially those related to fascism. … Continue reading →

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Pietro Citati & Cristina Campo

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Art for Housewives

The summer of 1993, I was in Venice for the Biennale. For the train ride back to Tuscany, I’d been given a first-class ticket and eagerly went to my compartment. There was still some time before departure so I sat … Continue reading →

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