The Water Theatre
The sound of Rome is not the roar of traffic or the chatter of the crowds in the surrounding narrow alleys; it is the rhythmic, eternal resonance of rushing water. At the
Preserving authenticity: a manifesto for a living Rome
What remains of a city if it is stripped of its inhabitants? It is the age-old debate over the difference between peoples and nations, which also applies at the urban level. A
Italy’s Balancing Act
There is a moment, just after dawn in Florence, when the Ponte Vecchio belongs only to the metallic echo of a shopkeeper’s shutter and the swirling mist from the Arno. In Rome,
Ancient Art, Modern Visions
To walk through an Italian museum is to walk through history. The collective imagination pictures hushed halls of marble, lined with the serene Madonnas of Raphael, the tormented figures of Michelangelo, and
Historic Vatican Moment: Pope Leo XIV Elected, First American Pontiff
A massive crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square, eyes fixed on the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. The palpable anticipation, a mix of hope, curiosity, and devotion, reached its peak in the
The Next Pope: Italian Cardinals and the Vatican Succession
It is with a sense of reverence and reflection that we approach the period following the passing of Pope Francis. His pontificate was marked by a strong emphasis on mercy, attention to