It wasn’t the first time Giorgia had been asked to be a guest on someone’s boat. Living near the Amalfi… Read more The Dress Stolen by Neptune
Tag: Italy
Adjacent to Luxury
While Sandra was writing the article, she couldn’t deny her enjoyment of the town she would ultimately end up maligning.… Read more Adjacent to Luxury
The Perpetually Rescheduled Second Dose Appointment
Caroline’s second dose had been scheduled for precisely four weeks after her first. She was anxious to get it over… Read more The Perpetually Rescheduled Second Dose Appointment
Prince of Polyester
Ludovico Immoglio was pimped out from an early age for work. His family needed the money, and he, being an… Read more Prince of Polyester
I Tombaroli
Antiquities trafficking was undeniably more work than any normal job. Not only because of the intense heavy lifting and scrutiny… Read more I Tombaroli
A Sinkhole in Naples
As with most holes, this one simply “appeared.” As though it had been there all the city’s life. As though… Read more A Sinkhole in Naples
That Which Is Permanent Can Always Be Rendered Temporary
“It is important for you–if you want to become an Italian citizen–to learn the language. We came to the U.K.… Read more That Which Is Permanent Can Always Be Rendered Temporary
The Only Way to Mitigate Salacious Memories Is To Move To Switzerland
The St. Gotthard Pass was her salvation. The one place she could go after being banished from Italy to hover… Read more The Only Way to Mitigate Salacious Memories Is To Move To Switzerland
Sure, the 20s Were A Gas… If Mussolini Wasn’t Your Leader
Lidia wondered what it would be like. To know what people were talking about when they referred to the twenties… Read more Sure, the 20s Were A Gas… If Mussolini Wasn’t Your Leader
The Real Reason Americans Were Banned From Europe
While there are countless reasons to despise Americans, whether for their obsession with all that is hollow or their proud… Read more The Real Reason Americans Were Banned From Europe
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