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Italian Resistance: When a People Said Enough

Discover the story of the Italian Resistance, the event that shaped modern Italy, telling a tale of struggle, courage, and sacrifice. Now, more than ever, it's essential to remember. A Nation Against ...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Oct 29, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Italian vs European Philosophy: Who Wins?

Italy and Europe: who checkmated whom in the 20th century? Philosophers like Croce, Gentile, Heidegger, and Sartre played an intellectual chess game filled with wins and losses. Italy and Europe: Idea...

Anno V Filosofia Filosofia contemporanea

Oct 24, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Between Two Wars and Lots of Madness

Between the end of World War I and the start of World War II, the world was like a pressure cooker. No peace, just tension. Spoiler: it didn’t end well. Peace or battlefield? Ah, the period between th...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Oct 15, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Kant: quando la filosofia si è complicata per sport

Immanuel Kant ha trasformato il pensiero in una gincana mentale. Vieni a scoprire come il criticismo idealistico ha reso i nostri cervelli un labirinto, con una risata qua e là. Immanuel Kant: l’uomo ...

Anno V Filosofia Filosofia contemporanea

Oct 10, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Kant and Criticism: The Philosopher Who Questioned Everything

Kant wasn’t one for idle chit-chat. He decided to take philosophy apart like a kid with LEGO blocks. The result? Criticism, which transformed our view of reality... and left us with philosophical head...

Anno V Filosofia Filosofia contemporanea

Oct 3, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Imperialism: Stealing Land Without Feeling Guilty

The imperialism of the 20th century tells how a few nations decided to take everything they could. Discover who won, who lost, and who overdid it with their slice of the cake. Empires on Sale: How to ...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Sep 24, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Berkeley: Il filosofo che non credeva nei mobili, ma sì nelle idee

George Berkeley, il filosofo che ha deciso che la realtà è tutta nella testa. Preparati a scoprire perché quel tavolo che stai usando potrebbe non esistere... ma non provare a sedertici sopra! George ...

Anno V Filosofia moderna

Sep 19, 2024

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Philosophy

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Class Struggles: The War Is On!

The 20th century was the stage for an epic battle: the poor against the rich. Don’t expect heroes, just people tired of being exploited. Workers vs Everyonei Let’s be honest, the 20th century didn’t s...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Sep 17, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

19th Century Global Problems: An Epic Tale of Bad Ideas

Explore with irony and sarcasm the disasters of the 19th century, an era where bad decisions reigned supreme. From imperialism to poverty, discover how humanity managed to mess up its own life. Welcom...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Sep 10, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Unified Italy: Between Great Hopes and Great Troubles

The unification of Italy was an ambitious idea, but problems arose immediately. Discover how internal conflicts shaped modern Italy, between crises and rebirths.. The Beautiful Country That Wasn't Mea...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Sep 3, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

Risorgimento: heroes in red shirts and historic blunders

Discover the incredible adventures and absurdities of the Italian Risorgimento, where unlikely heroes and historic blunders collide. Get ready to laugh and reflect. How Italians turned blunders into g...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Aug 27, 2024

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History

homoerectus, Alessandro Liggieri

1848: Revolution and Laughter Amidst Struggles for Freedom

The revolutions of 1848 are a mix of drama and battles for freedom. Discover the most ironic and fascinating side of this tumultuous historical year. 1848: A Chaos of Revolutions and Laughter Ah, 1848...

Anno V Storia Storia contemporanea

Aug 20, 2024

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History

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