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ARTICLES
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 19): 1917 (2019)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 19): 1917 (2019)
“The Director” by Daniel Kehlmann
“The Director” by Daniel Kehlmann
“The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai
“The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai
Mark Twain: His Literary Legacy
Mark Twain: His Literary Legacy
Mark Twain- American Oracle and Global Superstar
Mark Twain- American Oracle and Global Superstar
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 20): VOLVER (2006)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 20): VOLVER (2006)
Europe in Crisis: Part 6- Final Reflections
Europe in Crisis: Part 6- Final Reflections
Europe in Crisis: Part 5- The End of the Transatlantic Alliance
Europe in Crisis: Part 5- The End of the Transatlantic Alliance
Europe in Crisis: Part 4- Fractures, Challenges and a Loss of Identity: 2014-Present
Europe in Crisis: Part 4- Fractures, Challenges and a Loss of Identity: 2014-Present
Europe in Crisis: Part 3- Consolidation, Expansion, Redemption and Victory: 1989-2014
Europe in Crisis: Part 3- Consolidation, Expansion, Redemption and Victory: 1989-2014
Europe in Crisis: Part 2- European Rebirth and Renewal: 1945-1989 
Europe in Crisis: Part 2- European Rebirth and Renewal: 1945-1989 
Europe in Crisis: Part 1- The European Catastrophe: 1914-1945
Europe in Crisis: Part 1- The European Catastrophe: 1914-1945
NYTimes: They Were Supposed to Save Europe. Instead, They’re Condemning It to Horrors by David Broder
NYTimes: They Were Supposed to Save Europe. Instead, They’re Condemning It to Horrors by David Broder
NYTimes: This Is the Story of How the Democrats Blew It on Gaza by Ben Rhodes
NYTimes: This Is the Story of How the Democrats Blew It on Gaza by Ben Rhodes
The Beatles: Reflections on Legacy
The Beatles: Reflections on Legacy
American Comedy Superstars 
American Comedy Superstars 
Civil Rights and Literature: Documenting America’s Second Reconstruction
Civil Rights and Literature: Documenting America’s Second Reconstruction
Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck
Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck
Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “Life and Death in Shanghai” by Nien Cheng
Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “Life and Death in Shanghai” by Nien Cheng
The Galleria Borghese: Beauty, Genius and the Roman Catholic Church
The Galleria Borghese: Beauty, Genius and the Roman Catholic Church
The Cuisine of Piedmont: Where Mountains Meet Refinement
The Cuisine of Piedmont: Where Mountains Meet Refinement
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 21): MATCH POINT (2005)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 21): MATCH POINT (2005)
Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality
Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 23): MICHAEL CLAYTON (2007)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 23): MICHAEL CLAYTON (2007)
“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
Piedmont Journey: Spotlight on Turin
Piedmont Journey: Spotlight on Turin
The Israel-Hamas Agreement
The Israel-Hamas Agreement
America - A Crisis of Democracy? 
America - A Crisis of Democracy? 
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Culture & Society

ARTICLES
American Comedy Superstars 
American Comedy Superstars 
The Cuisine of Piedmont: Where Mountains Meet Refinement
The Cuisine of Piedmont: Where Mountains Meet Refinement
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
“The Leopard (Il Gattopardo)”; Musings On Italian Literature
“The Leopard (Il Gattopardo)”; Musings On Italian Literature
Miami Heartbeat: Aymee Nuviola and The Faena Theater
Miami Heartbeat: Aymee Nuviola and The Faena Theater
The Nanny State and Wine Appreciation
The Nanny State and Wine Appreciation
Saturday Night Live- 50 Years!
Saturday Night Live- 50 Years!
GALAHAD: Our Wine Journey
GALAHAD: Our Wine Journey
The Italian Wine Renaissance; Brunellos and the Super Tuscans
The Italian Wine Renaissance; Brunellos and the Super Tuscans
Franklin Graham: False Prophet
Franklin Graham: False Prophet
The Revolution in College Sports
The Revolution in College Sports
Sicily; The Wines of Mt Etna
Sicily; The Wines of Mt Etna
Buon Appetito: The Wonders of Italian Cuisine
Buon Appetito: The Wonders of Italian Cuisine
Bob Newhart (RIP)
Bob Newhart (RIP)
Ode to Reading
Ode to Reading
Miami Book Fair
Miami Book Fair
Roman Libraries
Roman Libraries
Decline of the West
Decline of the West
Serious People
Serious People
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Reviews & Commentaries

ARTICLES
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 19): 1917 (2019)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 19): 1917 (2019)
“The Director” by Daniel Kehlmann
“The Director” by Daniel Kehlmann
“The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai
“The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai
Mark Twain: His Literary Legacy
Mark Twain: His Literary Legacy
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Politics & Policy

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Travel

ARTICLES
The Galleria Borghese: Beauty, Genius and the Roman Catholic Church
The Galleria Borghese: Beauty, Genius and the Roman Catholic Church
The Cuisine of Piedmont: Where Mountains Meet Refinement
The Cuisine of Piedmont: Where Mountains Meet Refinement
Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality
Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
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Sports

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Recommended Reading

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Lectures

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Russia and Ukraine: The Great Famine and The Great Terror
Russia and Ukraine: The Great Famine and The Great Terror
Migration, Refugees & Asylum
Migration, Refugees & Asylum
Climate Change & Human Rights
Climate Change & Human Rights
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