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Each country has a national anthem that is sung with pride by its people. Today we talk about the Italian national anthem, whose words were conceived by the patriotic poet Mameli, in the era of Risorgimento. Read the whole post, because in the end you will have the chance to entirely listen to the Italian national anthem.

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Those who have been following this site and its podcasts for some time, may have already understood that religion is part of the Italian culture. Today we will talk about a religious and national holiday, celebrated on December 8th, and we will learn about new Italian traditions.

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"Django unchained" got a huge hit. But do you know it's not the original "Django"? Let's talk about Franco Nero. Listen to the podcast to know more!

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There are so many things to see in Rome. One of these is St. Peter's Basilica: have you ever visited it?  Listen to the podcast to know more!

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Sometimes, in everyday's language we use terms or names we often do not know about. In Italy, the Panini figurines are known by everyone, even by those who have never bought them. What is their story? And who is Franco Panini?

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We have already said that: football for Italy is the most famous and most followed sport. Many football players are important for the fans, but today we talk in particular about one, Francesco Totti, who has been able to combine skill and sympathy!

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Do you know who is Amerigo Vespucci? Why is he so important not only for Italy but for the entire world? Listen and find out!

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It is well-known: Italy is a Catholic Christian country, so that the Pope's headquarters is located right in our country. In ancient times, however, people fought many bloody religious battle ... Who tried to stop this? How? Listen to the podcast and find it out!

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One of the most complicated and troublesome times of Italian history took place during fascism. But how did it get stronger? Who is Giacomo Matteotti and what role does he have in all this?

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As a Christian Country, in Italy everybody celebrates "Pasqua", the Italian term for Easter. Do you know how we Italians celebrate it?
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