A Taste of History. Exploring Genoa’s 19th Century
I am pleased to share details about "A Taste of History," a project that is significant to me and coincides with the upcoming 2025 celebrations in Genoa. This initiative seeks to illuminate the city’s lively nineteenth-century history and engage a broad audience in understanding its cultural heritage. “A Taste of History” is developed with the Biblioteca Civica Berio, Genoa’s oldest and most esteemed library. Its objective is to narrate the story of Genoa during the 1800s in a manner that is both accessible and engaging for English-speaking audiences. By doing so, the initiative aims to foster a deeper appreciation of the city’s historical significance. This effort draws inspiration from the “Assaggi di Ottocento” video series, created by food historian and essayist Umberto Curti. I adapted this concept and produced English-language content, transforming it into a series of visually compelling carousels published across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This process has prov...
