The Necronomicon
Without a shadow of a doubt one of the most interesting pseudobiblions in history, with very profound references to the Arab world and the penetration of its sciences into the…
Idriss Ela, Sahrawi photographer
A chat with Idriss Ela, one of the most talented amateur photographers in the Bel Paese, with Africa in his blood, Moroccan roots and a life that speaks Italian. K:…
A brief history of anti-Islamic prejudices in Europe
What are the roots of anti-Islamic prejudices in Italy and Europe? In this precious text by Bausani we will delve deeply into history making truly amazing discoveries The Italian school…
The Ottoman Empire, the Netflix series
Probably the most beautiful series ever shot so far on the "Conquest of Constantinople", able to show you one of the most decisive moments in history in detail. Available on…
L’arte di tradurre: intervista a Barbara Benini
Dopo avervi portato libri come "Utopia", "Cani sciolti" e "La vedova scrive lettere in segreto", è tempo di farvi conoscere la grande traduttrice Barbara Benini; un'intervista che vi permetterà di…
“The white castle” by Orhan Pamuk
"The white castle" will transport us to Istanbul in the mid-17th century, telling the story of a Turkish master and an Italian servant, so equal as to merge into one…
The tower of Galata
Galata, Italian foot in İstanbul
Always a bridge between two worlds, the city of İstanbul was a central hub for the trade of the Maritime Republics, which right here placed some of their most important…
Laura Allegrini, between Italy and Fairouz
We present Laura Allegrini, an Italian singer who has achieved incredible success in the Middle East thanks to her version of the Lebanese national anthem, rigorously sung in Arabic. A…
Days of the week: Tuesday
Tuesday is a practically insignificant day in the Islamic world, but of great importance for most other civilizations, which mostly associate it with the war On Tuesdays according to Zakariyya…
“The lion of desert” by Mustafa Akkad
The film that most of all highlights the abominations operated by colonialism in Africa, with an eye to fascism, probably the most bleak and abject invention that humanity has been…
