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Lectures

Fresh. Unexpected. Insightful.

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Engaging talks on myriad topics packed with information and insight accompanied by captivating visuals and photography that bring the many facets of Italian culture to life.

Each a special journey that will not only enhance your understanding and appreciation of La Bella Italia but also inspire your imagination and lift your spirits.

If only school had been this “edu-taining”!

The Alchemy of Italy

What is it about Italy? Cultural superpower yet merely a mountainous Mediterranean peninsula, Italy has exerted an outsized force on the world, Western civilization and the popular imagination over the course of millennia. Explore the alchemy of Italy and the “cultural DNA” that has made Italy not only so influential, but also so beloved. In this inspiring lecture, which somehow manages to capture the essence of Italy’s rich cultural history in under an hour, you will discover fascinating insights about the “Boot’s” long history and enduring allure.

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