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