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The overlooked 'goddess' of Italian cinema

Anna Magnani's captivating performance in the masterpiece Rome, Open City, which is 80 this year, is a standout role that made her one of the...

02.10.2025 50

Anna Bressanin

The 100-year-old books saved from Venice's floods

A full Moon, strong winds and a vicious cyclone combined to hit Venice with its second-worst flood in history in 2019. Today, books saved from the...

27.09.2025 30

Anna Bressanin

Why 'rocks as big as cars' fly down the Dolomites

When one of Italy's much-loved Five Towers toppled, it seemed a rare, exceptional event. In fact, throughout this stunning mountain range, peaks are...

21.08.2025 30

Anna Bressanin

The ancient forest that supports Venice

Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept this watery city afloat for more than 1,600 years...

27.03.2025 100

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The overlooked 'goddess' of Italian cinema

Anna Bressanin

The 100-year-old books saved from Venice's floods

Anna Bressanin

Why 'rocks as big as cars' fly down the Dolomites

Anna Bressanin

The ancient forest that supports Venice

Anna Bressanin