A study by Cremaschi and De Vries shows that the devastation wreaked on Puglia’s olive trees by Xylella fueled resentment toward the government, strengthening support for radical parties. Where public services were found wanting, the agricultural disaster turned into a political fuse

The wide-ranging population research project, involving more than 10,000 people all over Italy, is reaching the field implementation stage

A new study by Guido Alfani compares Rome and Han China, showing how the empires concentrate wealth and power. Behind the apparent stability, the long shadow of economic extraction, territorial marginalization - and revolts

A panel discussion with Irish historian Cormac O'Grada organized by the Dondena Centre on May 6 will explore the impact of conflicts on noncombatants

The “Monitoring Democracy” observatory is born to rigorously and systematically track citizens' opinions and concerns on political issues