My latest article tells the story of women inmates who had to transfer to a different prison after Hurricane Helene left them without power and water. They used their new coping skills– learned in college classes they were taking– to help them get through.
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The Black Madonna
Earth goddess or biblical saint? My latest article from Ambassador magazine explores the mysterious phenomenon of the Black Madonna as seen in artwork in Italy.
Witch’s Brew – A Living Strega Who Mixes her Own Brand of Folk Magic
My latest story in Italian America profiles Sicilian witch Lori Bruno.
From Caves to Castles- Exploring Southern Italy’s Cultural Treasures
My latest story in Italian America magazine explores southern Italian art and architecture.
Bound by Silken Thread
Unraveling a Family’s Legacy in Silk City: I like to imagine my great-grandma, Anna, at 37 walking home from the silk factory in Paterson, New Jersey, during the late 1930s. Her long, gleaming black hair, never once cut, would be coiled into a bun—sweaty tendrils escaping around her temples. Her olive cheeks would be flushedContinue reading “Bound by Silken Thread”
Mister Mosaic
Libor Havlicek is accustomed to bleeding on the job. After 10 years of making mosaics, the Brno artist no longer bothers with Band-Aids; he just wipes the blood from his fingers and continues to glue broken bits of tile to his latest work. As for wearing gloves, he dismisses the idea with a snigger. “MakingContinue reading “Mister Mosaic”
Kristin D'Agostino 