Page 22 – EUSTORY History Campus
Heroes of Freedom – an Important Anniversary in the Fight Against Mafia
Mafia has always been a strong presence in the Italian country. Some Italians, instead of accepting the situation, raised their head and proved that Mafia can be defeated with a constant fight for legality. Among them we... (more)
The “Re-Unification” Belt. When Human Solidarity Overcomes Military Division
Remembering World War II is difficult in many countries. In Italy, however, the narration of “us” against “them” is even more difficult, since the country was not occupied by enemies, but Benito Mussolini was a strong al... (more)
Am I of the West?
Joschka Fischer, once perceived as symbol of a new political era, is now writing books and giving speeches on political crisis, the West without a leader, democracies in danger. For younger people, he is already part of ... (more)
Music in the Service of Patriotism: can Songs Divide us?
“Music unites people of different cultural backgrounds” is a phrase that one can often hear in speeches. Yes, music connects people. It can enrich a person and provide confidence, motivation and a sense of be... (more)
Licensed Women: Ernestina Macchia Prola and the Right to Drive
Our History Campus author Camilla tells the story of the first Italian woman to get a driving licence in 1907. Meet Ernestina Macchia Prola.
Stuck in the “Brussels Bubble”?
Brexit, Orbán and Le Pen. European right wing populism and state egotism is on the rise, the EU threatened by dissolution and there is no end in sight. What has gone wrong in the last years? How can the European Union ge... (more)
Division can be as Dangerous as Terror – Fresh Thoughts after UK Terroristic Attacks
“Deport all Muslims”, “Stop letting refugees and foreigners into the country” “There is no longer a ‘Great’ in Great Britain”, and “I’m not a racist but…” social media is covered with comments like these after the suicid... (more)
The Ungovernables? An Outsider’s Opinion on the French Elections
Milan Vukašinović’s life is stretched between Belgrade and Paris for a PhD in Byzantine history. Read how his experiences from Serbia stamped his perspectives on the contradictory situation right before the run-off of th... (more)