Italian colonialism, horror in the sun
- Author
- FILL Productions
- Published
- Mon 20 Mar 2023
- Episode Link
- https://www.theitalianfiles.com
In 1935, after a brutal campaign, Italy claimed Ethiopia as its own. How do Ethiopians remember those dark days? And Italians? Maaza Mengiste, whose acclaimed novel The Shadow King is set during the invasion, discusses the legacy of brutality and the multifaceted art of telling forgotten stories.
Guest: Maaza Mengiste
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