Italy
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Arts & Culture
Out of ancient marshes
Archaeology at the site of the former Pontine Marshes has uncovered a massive but forgotten feat of ancient land reclamation revealing the early determination of the Romans to bend the world to their will
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Arts & Culture
The perfection of David
Michelangelo’s statue of David is an iconic statement on physical perfection and continues to inspire emerging artists, says a University of Melbourne expert.
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Politics & Society
Will Berlusconi make a comeback in Italy? It’s anybody’s guess
Italians head to the polls for the country’s General Election under a new electoral system amid anti-immigration sentiment, promises of cash for retirees and proposals of a new currency
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Arts & Culture
The politics of high heels
At the heart of the argument is gender, identity and femininity, stretching all the way back to the Renaissance