Entries by Dante Alighieri Society Charleston

The biggest Wikileak of the Renaissance

June 2, 2025 – We are thrilled to have acclaimed Italian writer Andrea Di Robilant in Charleston to present his new book This Earthly Globe. From the best-selling author of A Venetian Affair comes the captivating story of an Italian Renaissance editor whose passion for geography reshaped Europe’s understanding of the world. Di Robilant brings […]

The power of handwriting and self-expression

May 8, 2025 – The Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston presents An Evening with Betty Soldi ✨  It’s time to sprinkle some Florentine magic in Charleston. Join us for an extraordinary event that blends art history, storytelling, and creative self-expression, featuring internationally acclaimed designer and calligrapher Betty Soldi, coming directly from Florence, Italy, exclusively for […]

From dialects to a unified language

Tuesday, March 18 2025 – We are excited to invite you to a lecture by linguist Cinzia Russi on “From Dialects to a Unified Language: Italy’s Complex Identity.” The Dante Alighieri Society has long been planning an event centered on Italian dialects. It’s a theme that frequently arises, particularly among our Italian American friends who […]