whether or not their “empires” survived the test of time. In Italy, unlike Germany and Russia, Mussolini preserved capitalism and free-market society. In Germany and Russia, Stalin and Hitler executed millions while Mussolini preferred to terrorize people rather than kill them. In Germany, Hitler kept his military advisors and generals whereas Stalin eliminated almost all of his which made the German invasion of Russia so effortless in World War II. Despite their differences, all three…
The tale of Italian immigration has never been a simple story, with each individual family having unique and diverse reasons for the decision: decades of internal strife, disease and abject poverty lead many Italian people to make the newly affordable transatlantic voyage to “L’America” 1. Opposed to the earlier arrivals which were “...artisans and shopkeepers seeking a new market in which to ply their trades. The vast majority [of this new generation of immigrants] were farmers and laborers…
The remix is not an unfamiliar word to us; most people know it is a part of a larger process of adaptation. A remix involves many resources by adding, removing and changing the original parts like the modes, genres, and materials into something completely different or opposite. Remix is everywhere it could be movies, and music or even pizza. This food, which is pizza has gone beyond the language and culture barrier, acceptance by the national consumers. But this food actually comes from where…
History of Dolce & Gabbana Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are two Italian born artist that begin the Dolce & Gabbana empire we know today. Through groundbreaking achievements and outwardly approach to the taboos of society, these two men established what sex, glam and fashion had in common, the people. In the early 1980s two colleagues turned partners created a brand that represented their lifestyles while including and rooting for the outcasts of society. The two men worked with one…
Many people look through books as a gateway to another life they could live in or if it can be relatable to themselves. In Jhumpa Lahiri’s book, In Other Words, it is a memoir of her life in the struggle of what she goes through in learning the Italian language. While there are a few times in the book where Lahiri sounds depressed and belittles herself when struggling to learn a new language, she often reminds the reader of why she learns and perseveres through that challenge to reach her goal.…
century. After the renaissance, people thought they had rediscovered the culture of the roman empire, therefore, the renaissance means rebirth. Like the middle ages, there was a hierarchy system which stated that royalty is on top, Nobles, Merchants, Workers and Tradesmen, and Peasants and Unskilled workers follow. Many people including children, men, and women had a very influential role in the acceleration of the renaissance. Christine de Pisan was one of the many people that…
There’s nothing better than enjoying delicious food with friends and family on a special occasion. But finding a meal to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds can be pretty difficult. If you’re looking for an appetizing dish to serve at your next group gathering, Inzillo’s Pizza in Jackson, NJ offers catering services that are ideal for large parties! With lower food prices and plenty of pizza options to choose from, you really can’t go wrong with any of their menu items! Whether you order a simple…
and opened an Italian family restaurant. From what we have learned about global flows, people migrate around the world for many reasons; and that seeking economic opportunity was what both Renee and I believed why her great-grandparents chose to leave Italy for America. Apparently, they made the trek to the United States for a better life not only for themselves, but also their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Years went by, Renee’s grandfather married to another Italian woman;…
mussolini, He was the dictator of italy. fascism is basically an extreme dictatorship. After WWI the governments were weakening. There was a raging up-rate of unemployment and this is what led to un-rest in many of the cities, so much so that many people began to support the communist.. Mussolini suggested an idea to rebuild Italy and recreate the Roman Empire. He formed gangs, called the blackshirts, they dealt with criminals and trouble makers and they also broke-up strikes. In some cities…
One that stands out on its own is Italian food. Faintly changing region to region, Italian food has made a huge imprint on the world. The cooking in Italy is known for being a way of establishing or maintaining ties with family and friends. Pasta being the go to dish for most first time visitors of this loved filled country is a dish served with love and strong connection to family. Cheese is the other food that many Italian residences include in their daily food menu. With over…