Alex Sakalis

Alex Sakalis is a writer and journalist whose work has appeared in the BBC, The Economist and The Guardian among others. He lives in Bologna, Italy, tweets at @alexsakalis, and can be found on Instagram at @sakalisalex.

Participants, of a fascist rally to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the March on Rome, hold a large Italian flag as they march to the San Cassiano cemetery, the burial place of Benito Mussolini, in Predappio, on October 30, 2022.

‘CHERNOBYL OF ITALY’

Mussolini’s Hometown Can’t Figure Out How to Quit Him

Right-wingers treat Predappio as a Disneyland of sorts; to left-wingers, it’s a toxic symbol of Italy’s handling of its fascist past. But the reality is far more complicated.

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DELIGHTFULLY WEIRD

This Odd City Is One of the Most Interesting in Europe

Have you heard about the ‘other wall’ in the Cold War?

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An Untouched Paradise in Greece Is Under Threat

A natural paradise is currently the focus of a long-running dispute between locals and developers, one full of surreal twists and turns.

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One of the Best Italian Art Collections Is in This Tiny Town

In an Italian region famous for its stunning landscapes, picture-perfect villages, and buzzing economy, one can find a hidden treasure.

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IT’S STILL A BIG WORLD

The Ancient City Known for Blood Sport Is Still Around

Despite what you may think, today’s Spartans are alive and well and excited to receive visitors.

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