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From mutual aid societies to communities, the step is short. Not in words, perhaps, but in reality, the transition has certainly taken place. Excluding churches and religious organizations, mutual aid networks have historically been the most widespread form of voluntary …

The Candelora, known in English as Candlemas, is a Christian feast celebrated on February 2nd, commemorating the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple and the Purification of the Virgin Mary; though less known than other religious celebrations, the Candelora has …

FOG Design+Art Fair came back to San Francisco in January for its 11th edition, making a significant impact and registering record crowds of over 22,000, including 7,000 on one day alone. Among the many events, the sold-out preview gala, a …

The documentary Liliana presents the testimony of Liliana Segre, retracing her arrest, deportation, and final farewell to her father through archival footage and contemporary interviews. In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the film was screened at the Italian Cultural Institute …

Danilo Dolci wasn’t Sicilian, but he spent most of his life in Sicily and earned the nickname “the Italian Gandhi.” He lived in Trappeto, where he is also buried. Trappeto, a small town in the province of Palermo, is about …

In the village of Vico del Gargano, in Italy’s Apulia region, Valentine’s Day is celebrated a bit differently. Saint Valentine has been the patron saint of the place since the 17th century; here, however, he doesn’t only protect lovers, but …

Coffee is one of the world’s most cherished beverages, yet not many know it has a history that extends beyond its traditional role as a drink. While commonly associated with morning routines and sweet treats, coffee’s application in savory cooking …

Processing, resilience, rebuilding. That’s what thousands of people in Los Angeles are striving for after the devastating wildfires that, in January, scorched more than 50,000 acres, reducing homes, public buildings, and businesses to ashes. Now, they are left to make …

The Santa Ana winds continue to blow, terrible and merciless, transforming the serene landscapes of Palisades, Altadena, Eaton, Pasadena, Hollywood, and Santa Monica into scenes of devastation. A crimson sky looms overhead, with ash falling like snow. Entire sections of …

Given the challenges faced by firefighters in Los Angeles while battling the ongoing wildfires, it seems both timely and fitting to honor their bravery, dedication, and commitment by looking into the origins of their profession, origins that have a very strong …