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Education and Freedom (Part 2)

Education and Freedom (Part 2)

In conversation with Institute director and educational writer Horst Költze by Maria Teresa De Donato Today I am delighted to have my dear friend, the director of the institute, and educational writer Horst Költze as a guest again. Born in Pomerania in 1932 and after fleeing the invasion of the Red Army in 1945, Horst…

Education and Freedom (Part 1)

Education and Freedom (Part 1)

In Conversation with the Director of the Institute and educational writer Horst Költze by Maria Teresa De Donato Today I have the great honor of having as a guest an extraordinary man, the Director of the Institute and educational writer Horst Költze, a dear friend of mine whose private and professional life is full of…

Irpinia between History and Legend

Irpinia between History and Legend

Interview with Edmondo Marra by Maria Teresa De Donato Today I am very happy to introduce to you again my friend and colleague-author Dr. Edmondo Marra, Physician, Writer, and ex-Mayor of Volturara Irpina (AV), whom I have already had the pleasure and honor of hosting on my Blog and Virtual Cultural Salon.A history and genealogy…

Genealogy: Volturara Irpina (AV) and the history of its families

Genealogy: Volturara Irpina (AV) and the history of its families

Interview with Edmondo Marra by Maria Teresa De Donato Another very welcome guest came back to visit us today on my Blog and Virtual Cultural Salon. It’s my dear friend and colleague-author Dr. Edmondo Marra, retired physician and former Mayor of Volturara Irpina, the native land of a branch of my ancestors. The topics Edmondo…

Neighborhood and sense of community: Volturara Irpina (AV)

Neighborhood and sense of community: Volturara Irpina (AV)

Interview with Edmondo Marra, Author, former MD and Mayor by Maria Teresa De Donato I could have titled this article of mine and cataloged my interview in various ways, but my instinct immediately suggested me to classify it first under “Neighborhood and sense of community” for a series of reasons that will emerge during this…

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