The Eternal Delay of the Left Hostile to Tortora
The article discusses the historical resistance from the Italian left to honor television personality Enzo Tortora with a public street naming, despite his significant popularity and representation of justice issues.
Teresa, the liberated grandmother, who chose the mimosa as the flower for women
The article reflects on Teresa Mattei's legacy, particularly her choice of mimosa as the symbol for International Women's Day, highlighted by her granddaughter's memories.
The 'open society' had enemies in Italy. And Popper was rejected
The article discusses the struggles of Italian philosopher Dario Antiseri to introduce Karl Popper's ideas in Italy during the 1970s, reflecting on the cultural landscape of Italian intellectual life.