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Filippo Brunelleschi: Great Minds
Hank talks about Renaissance architect, engineer, and professional cranky guy Filippo Brunelleschi in this "Great Minds" dose.
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Italian and German Unification: Crash Course European History
So, we haven't talked much about Italy and Germany so far in Crash Course Euro, and that's because prior to the mid-19th century, those two nation-states weren't really a thing. Today we'll look at how Italy and Germany pulled it...
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The English Renaissance and NOT Shakespeare: Crash Course Theater #13
The Renaissance came to England late, thanks to a Hundred Years War that ran long and lasted 116 years, and then a civil war to decide who would be the royal family. BUT after all that, with the Tudors (relatively) securely installed on...
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World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History
Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war...
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Spotlight on Italy
New ReviewItaly is a feast for the senses, wherever your travels take you. Explore the highlights of the north and south with a cultural heritage that spans centuries. But Italy is more than its past. It's also a vibrant modern economy, a key...
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Shopping in Italy
New ReviewItalians shop with a passion. Nevertheless, shopping in Italy can sometimes feel like a challenge. It's not always convenient or easy, but it's always an interesting experience no matter what you're looking for. It may be frustrating to...
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Italy Government and Major Political Parties
New ReviewItalian citizens voted out the monarchy in 1946, and the last Italian dynasty ended with King Umberto II being forced into exile. The constitution of the Italian republic went into effect in 1948, and since then, governments have changed...
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Italy Geography
New ReviewMost schoolchildren can find Italy on a map—it’s the “boot” that’s kicking an island into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The island is, of course, Sicily, and the boot is Italy’s mainland. Without a doubt, Italy’s complex natural...
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Italy Economy
New ReviewDespite an economic turnaround in recent decades, Italy is split into two very different halves. Northern Italy is the country’s economic powerhouse, and the Lombardy region, which produces about 40 percent of Italy’s GDP, is at its...
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Italy Attitudes Toward Other Countries and Foreigners
New ReviewItalians tend to be innately curious about people from other cultures, although some project an attitude of suspicion toward certain foreigners. Despite their feelings about some foreigners, Italians tend to be charming toward visitors,...
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Italy Networking
New ReviewBuilding relationships is critical to doing business in Italy—even more important than the quality of your product or service. In fact, unless you can establish solid relationships based on mutual respect and friendship, your business...
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Italy Negotiating
New ReviewHaggling over prices is a national Italian pastime. So be prepared—Italians tend to relish the art of negotiating. In general, negotiations take place among managers of equal rank. The Italians may seem informal, but take care not to...
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Italy Meetings
New ReviewDid you know that meetings in Italy tend to be scheduled well in advance? In fact, scheduling a meeting several weeks ahead isn’t unusual. Deciding who will attend an initial meeting is critical everywhere, but this is especially true in...
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Italian Companies
New ReviewNorthern Italy—and Milan in particular—has been a hub of economic activity since the Middle Ages and is one of the most important financial and industrial centers in the world today. Many businesses have been in families for generations....
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Italy Business Interactions
New ReviewAs in many parts of the world, Italians usually greet each other with a fairly firm handshake. Men sometimes clutch each other’s arms, embrace, or pat each other on the back. To an Italian, a greeting should have a tone of respectful...
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Leisure Time in Italy
New ReviewItalians spend much of their leisure time socializing with friends in restaurants, indulging in a good meal, and enjoying a fine wine. Restaurants are always filled with people, and, regardless of the day of the week, patrons are there...
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Italy Religion
New ReviewItaly has no official religion, and freedom of religion is protected under the country’s constitution. At the same time, more than 90 percent of Italians claim to be Roman Catholic, and the Catholic Church tries to exert a strong...
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Italy Relating and Communicating
New ReviewItalians are lively communicators and literally speak with their hands—at times, they use their entire bodies! They generally stand close together and often touch each other’s arms or shoulders while talking. In fact, touching someone is...
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Italy Income and Wealth
New ReviewItaly is ranked among the top nations in the world for its standard of living. Even so, a constant refrain that’s heard when people talk about Italy is how divided the country is between north and south. For centuries, northern Italy has...
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Italy Housing
New ReviewItaly offers some of the most stunning architectural living spaces, whether you’re looking for a downtown palazzo or a cozy farmhouse nestled in a small village. Availability, of course, varies by area. Explore the options by region and...
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Italy Food and Eating Habits
New ReviewItalians take great pride in their food. Quite simply, they think it’s the best in the world, and certainly the number of Italian restaurants across the globe is testimony to the food’s appeal. For Italians, every meal’s a...
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Italy Financial Services
New ReviewThe banking sector is a lynchpin of the Italian economy. The Banca d'Italia is the central bank of Italy, and all banks are subject to its authority. Also known as Bankitalia, it's part of the European System of Central Banks. Until...
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Italy Dress Code
New ReviewIt may come as no surprise that in the Italian workplace, the dress code tends to be formal—and casual Fridays don’t exist. Italians tend to dress up when they go out, as socializing is all about making a good impression. Part of who you...
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Italy Demographics
New ReviewItaly is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. While parts of Italy are highly urbanized, it might surprise you to learn that the interior of the country is underpopulated; in fact, this part of the country continues...