The Ferocity of the Human: A Review of “Il regno animale”

Alfonso Tramontano Guerritore breaks through with “Il regno animale” (The Animal Kingdom), a work that strips away the surface of civilization to return us to our barest and, indeed, animal essence. Guerritore’s writing is visceral. Reading his pages, one gets the impression of smelling moss, sweat, and dust. The author leads us into a dimension […]

The Eternal Return of the Heart: A Review of “Mille volte la prima volta”

In a literary landscape often saturated with linear and predictable narratives, Francesca Vittoria Reboa emerges with a voice that is simultaneously delicate and commanding. Her novel, 1000 volte la prima volta, is not merely a love story, but a metaphysical exploration of memory, destiny, and emotional resilience. The novel moves along a fine line: the […]

Ravello to Host Third “Schola Cantorum” International Competition and More

Ravello, Italy – June 21, 2025 – Tomorrow, Sunday, June 22, the “Oscar Niemeyer” Auditorium in Ravello will resonate with the sounds of choral music. It will host the third edition of the “Schola Cantorum” International Competition. Promoted by the “Diabolus in Musica” musical association, presided over by Federico Mileo. With the patronage of the […]

Sun-Kissed Shores and a Taste of the Sea

Unraveling the Magic of Pasta alla NeranoThe Amalfi Coast, with its dramatic cliffs plunging into the turquoise Tyrrhenian Sea, holds a special kind of magic, much like the enchanting village of Nerano. Nerano, a hidden gem in Italy, captivates with its many charms, such as the hidden coves, the scent of lemon blossoms in the […]

Vance-Zelensky Thaw Amidst Trump-Putin Meeting Speculation

A potential shift in diplomatic relations is emerging as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV, amidst growing speculation about a future meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky’s visit to the Vatican comes at a critical juncture, as efforts to coordinate with President Trump intensify. The meeting […]

The Garlasco Case and Other Errors: The Delicate Management of InnocenceJustice

Like a wound that won’t heal, the Garlasco case and other “nebulous” cases return to torment the collective conscience. Years. Years of sentences, of judicial truths carved in stone, and yet, the echo of a “perhaps” continues to resonate strongly in the Garlasco case. Today, eighteen years after that tragic event, new shadows lengthen over […]