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The Italian presepe: history and meaning of an ancient Christmas tradition
(6 minutes) Monica Sharp explains why the comforting presence of the crèche persists.
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Rain, rain, don’t go away … we need you!
(4 minute read) American-in-Italy Monica Sharp takes a personal view of the climate emergency from the guilty safety of her air-conditioned room.
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Who are you? And why it matters!
(4 minute read) Monica Sharp offers an insight into identity - as an American in Italy she feels we all need to be citizens of the world.
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When life means life
(6 minute read) Francesco Ciampa tells a story of rebirth from behind bars in one of Italy's toughest prisons.
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Broken by Brexit
(2 minute read) Alessandra Pili describes how the UK’s vote to leave the European Union broke her Sardinian-Scottish heart.
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Bridges to understanding
(5 minute read) Francsco Ciampa reveals how one father set out to help society welcome his son with autism.
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Healing Italy’s divide
(6 minute read) Assunta Corbo highlights a heroic effort to bring hope to the young people of the Bel Paese’s poorest regions.
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Life lessons from Roman splendour
(6 minute read) The fading glory of an Italian church teaches Adam Brocklehurst about suffering and compassion.
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Starting over …
(7 minute read) Monica Amendola reveals the challenges and surprises of starting a new life as a foreigner in Brexit Britain.
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On graves and greatness
(4 minute read) Walking through graveyards in Scotland and Italy becomes a surprisingly life-affirming experience for Leonard Franchi.
