Internationalizing the Second Amendment
A Federal judge in Illinois has ruled that an illegal immigrant has the right to own and carry a firearm
Author: Thomas Fleming
Tuscan Histories: The Empire Revives
Italian Medieval History could be read as a series of conflicts between the Empire (first Greek, then German) and the Republic of Saint Peter. Tuscany in general and its counts were caught in the middle.
William Goyen: Texas’ Literary Rebel by Randall Ivey
We are honored to be able to publish this fine essay by Randall Ivey, well-known novelist and essayist, on the once-famous Texas writer, William Goyen.
Tuscan Histories: Lucca, Part I
The histories of Lucca and Pisa are closely interconnected. Although Pisa, Florence, and Siena will be our primary focus, some attention should be paid to Lucca, which played so prominent a part in Roman and Medieval Tuscan history.
The End of a Millennium, the Saxon Dynasty, and This Introduction
At the very turning of the Millennium, the most powerful ruler of Europe was obsessed with ancient Rome.
Taking the Pulse: What Is Wrong With America?
So, just in case there are any curmudgeons out there, please tell us ONE thing that is wrong with the American people. By concentrating on one issue, no matter how small, we might be able to get to the bottom
Otto I and the Imperial Revival
Four years before his victory at the Lech, Otto decided to involve himself in Italian affairs. It would be a mistake to regard Otto’s invasion of Italy as a completely cynical move.
Political Passion, Part I
This is the first part of a revised and expanded essay on the politicization of Christian Holy Days.
Bibliography for Early Medieval Italy
This is a first draft of a haphazard list of books used over the years. It will be corrected and amplified as time goes on, and new sections will be added.
Help Wanted
Still in the early stages of planning a Fall Program in Italy, we are seeking advice, opinions, and preferences from readers who are interested in attending.
