Unfettered Crony Capitalism

July 25, 2023Posted inEconomic-Disparities, History, North-South
This post describes the corrupted system that the Italian nation established in its early years. This system can be defined as an early example of unfettered crony capitalism that has plagued the nation since then. Crony capitalismi is an economic system that is characterized by close, mutually advantageous…

The Tale of Two Banks

July 25, 2023Posted inHistory, Naples, TwoSicilies
Introduction Before we talk about banks, let's remember what the economic situation of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies was compared to that of all the other states of the peninsula, including the Kingdom of Sardinia (Sabaud Kingdom). The following figure shows this situation. In a nutshell, the economic…

Folk Music

July 17, 2023Posted inFolk-Music, Music
Folk songs and dances were an integral part of everyday life, with each region having its own unique styles and repertoire. These folk traditions often incorporated traditional instruments such as the tambourine, bagpipes, zampogna (Italian bagpipe), and various percussion instruments. Zampogna - The Soul of Southern Italy During…