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Maria-Anita Ronchini

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Italian researcher and writer Maria Anita holds an MA in History with a focus in Jewish Studies from LMU Munich and a BA in History from the University of Bologna.

Education:Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität Munich (LMU)MA HistoryUniversity of BolognaBA HistoryExpertise:
European History
Modern History
Italian History
Italian Literature
Politics
Member since: Jul 09, 2023Location: ItalyPublished posts: 42

Articles by Maria-Anita Ronchini

When Is Juneteenth and What Does It Celebrate?
When Is Juneteenth and What Does It Celebrate?

In the US, Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery after the Civil War. In 2021, it became a federal holiday.

How the Sans-Culottes Became the French Revolution’s Radical Fighters
How the Sans-Culottes Became the French Revolution’s Radical Fighters

In the 1790s, the Sans-culottes became one of the leading forces of the French Revolution.

Giuseppe Verdi: The Bard of the Risorgimento (Bio & Facts)
Giuseppe Verdi: The Bard of the Risorgimento (Bio & Facts)

In the mid-19th century, Giuseppe Verdi’s operas became the soundtrack for the Risorgimento, the Italian movement for unity and independence.

Treaty of Wuchale: How a Bad Translation Caused a War
Treaty of Wuchale: How a Bad Translation Caused a War

In 1889, a dispute between Italy and Ethiopia over conflicting versions of the Treaty of Wuchale led to the First Italo-Ethiopian War.

10 Must-See Historic Sites in Siena, Italy
10 Must-See Historic Sites in Siena, Italy

Discover 10 must-see sites in the Tuscan city of Siena, a gem nestled in the hills south of Florence.

The Expulsion of Polish Jews From Nazi Germany: Polenaktion Explained
The Expulsion of Polish Jews From Nazi Germany: Polenaktion Explained

In October 1938, the Nazi regime ordered the expulsion of the Polish Jews residing in Germany. The mass deportation, known as Polenaktion, uprooted around 17,000 people.

The German Revolution of 1918-1919: The Birth of the Weimar Republic
The German Revolution of 1918-1919: The Birth of the Weimar Republic

Triggered by a mutiny of war-weary German sailors, the German Revolution of 1918-1919 led to the birth of the Weimar Republic.

How the Nazis Rescued Benito Mussolini: The Gran Sasso Raid
How the Nazis Rescued Benito Mussolini: The Gran Sasso Raid

In September 1943, during the Gran Sasso Raid, a commando of German paratroopers rescued the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini from his confinement in the Apennines.