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Articles

ARTICLES
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 22): MATCH POINT (2005)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 22): MATCH POINT (2005)
Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality
Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 23): MICHAEL CLAYTON (2007)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 23): MICHAEL CLAYTON (2007)
“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
Piedmont Journey: Spotlight on Turin
Piedmont Journey: Spotlight on Turin
The Israel-Hamas Agreement
The Israel-Hamas Agreement
America - A Crisis of Democracy? 
America - A Crisis of Democracy? 
WFM’S Top 25 Movies (2000-2024) 
WFM’S Top 25 Movies (2000-2024) 
The WFM Sicily Grand Tour
The WFM Sicily Grand Tour
Sicily: The Crossroads of Civilisation
Sicily: The Crossroads of Civilisation
The Magnificent Seven: WFM’S  Best Sicilian Restaurants
The Magnificent Seven: WFM’S  Best Sicilian Restaurants
Sicilian Adventure: Chapter One- The Cuisine
Sicilian Adventure: Chapter One- The Cuisine
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 24): AMOUR
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 24): AMOUR
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 25): IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 25): IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
Spotlight on Food: The Roman Dining Experience; PIPERO
Spotlight on Food: The Roman Dining Experience; PIPERO
Israel: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Israel: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
The Bureau (TV): Renaissance of the Spy Drama
The Bureau (TV): Renaissance of the Spy Drama
The Writers Who Came In From the Cold: The Great “Spy” Novelists
The Writers Who Came In From the Cold: The Great “Spy” Novelists
USA v Iran: How America Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
USA v Iran: How America Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Israel and Iran: Chapter Two - The Empire Strikes Back
Israel and Iran: Chapter Two - The Empire Strikes Back
Israel and Iran: Chapter One - A History Lesson
Israel and Iran: Chapter One - A History Lesson
"The Bear": Season 4: To Thine Own Self Be True
"The Bear": Season 4: To Thine Own Self Be True
“A Good Walk Spoiled” —Golf — The All Time Best — WFM’s Hall of Fame
“A Good Walk Spoiled” —Golf — The All Time Best — WFM’s Hall of Fame
Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “The Studs Lonigan” a Trilogy by James Farrell
Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “The Studs Lonigan” a Trilogy by James Farrell
Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “Catch 22” by Joseph Heller
Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “Catch 22” by Joseph Heller
“When the Clock Broke” by John Ganz
“When the Clock Broke” by John Ganz
Mountainhead: Tech Bros: Digital Messiahs or Doom Loop Villains
Mountainhead: Tech Bros: Digital Messiahs or Doom Loop Villains
Tennis: Athletic Artistry and the All Time Greats
Tennis: Athletic Artistry and the All Time Greats
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Culture & Society

ARTICLES
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
“The Leopard (Il Gattopardo)”; Musings On Italian Literature
“The Leopard (Il Gattopardo)”; Musings On Italian Literature
Miami Heartbeat: Aymee Nuviola and The Faena Theater
Miami Heartbeat: Aymee Nuviola and The Faena Theater
The Nanny State and Wine Appreciation
The Nanny State and Wine Appreciation
Saturday Night Live- 50 Years!
Saturday Night Live- 50 Years!
GALAHAD: Our Wine Journey
GALAHAD: Our Wine Journey
The Italian Wine Renaissance; Brunellos and the Super Tuscans
The Italian Wine Renaissance; Brunellos and the Super Tuscans
Franklin Graham: False Prophet
Franklin Graham: False Prophet
The Revolution in College Sports
The Revolution in College Sports
Sicily; The Wines of Mt Etna
Sicily; The Wines of Mt Etna
Buon Appetito: The Wonders of Italian Cuisine
Buon Appetito: The Wonders of Italian Cuisine
Bob Newhart (RIP)
Bob Newhart (RIP)
Ode to Reading
Ode to Reading
Miami Book Fair
Miami Book Fair
Roman Libraries
Roman Libraries
Decline of the West
Decline of the West
Serious People
Serious People
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Reviews & Commentaries

ARTICLES
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 22): MATCH POINT (2005)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 22): MATCH POINT (2005)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 23): MICHAEL CLAYTON (2007)
The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 23): MICHAEL CLAYTON (2007)
“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
WFM’S Top 25 Movies (2000-2024) 
WFM’S Top 25 Movies (2000-2024) 
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Politics & Policy

ARTICLES
The Israel-Hamas Agreement
The Israel-Hamas Agreement
America - A Crisis of Democracy? 
America - A Crisis of Democracy? 
Israel: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Israel: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
USA v Iran: How America Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
USA v Iran: How America Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
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Travel

ARTICLES
Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality
Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy
Piedmont Journey: Spotlight on Turin
Piedmont Journey: Spotlight on Turin
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Sports

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Recommended Reading

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Lectures

ARTICLES
Russia and Ukraine: The Great Famine and The Great Terror
Russia and Ukraine: The Great Famine and The Great Terror
Migration, Refugees & Asylum
Migration, Refugees & Asylum
Climate Change & Human Rights
Climate Change & Human Rights
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