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February 25, 2008
The Indiscreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Parmigianino’s Antea (detail), c. 1531–34.
A mysterious Italian woman, perhaps a lover, reveals a robber baron’s not-so-hidden ghosts.
February 11, 2008
Decidedly Not Italian Enough
Rudolph "Rudy" Giuliani
Some thoughts on why I chose to remain silent and why I now think it's worth a blog post, thanks to Anthony Tamburri.
February 10, 2008
Uncovering My Mafia Roots
The New York Times
Front page story of The New York Times, April 10, 1969.
What do you do when you discover an unsavory fact from your family history?
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