"No, our race is not degenerate: it is always the same" , as Consalvo said Uzeda in the novel The Viceroy of Federico De Roberto.
But as we, Italians today do not remember that much of our custom some time ago, then we can not say much about the truth or falsity of such a claim, the product of an era and a historical development, which today seems so far away.
From this small premise was born an idea: that of creating a group photo to Flickr that collects images of the Italians who preceded us and which sometimes have been part of our lives, as grandparents, avi and relatives.
The group is called Italians, good people - And how else? - And collect photos from various parts of Italy and the world, with a small caption, which can offer some suggestions for information or discussion on the Italians of the last century.
The idea of \u200b\u200bsharing on the Internet such a project it seemed quite natural: the Network unites those who are away, allows meeting places spread throughout the world and offers an alternative culture that is not found elsewhere.
The photograph then is particularly suited for historical reconstructions, because it is in immediate communication and in the result.
But as all the initiatives to be successful, this group needs to proselytize, commitment, a little 'time and interest towards a model of "bibliographic collection" that can be very useful for forgetful today.
I put some pictures of my family too, because I believe that the history of Italy is the story of all families, that for better or for worse have contributed to what we are today.
I'm sorry but find that the sacrifice of our forefathers, who fought to unify Italy first and then defend it in the two world wars, is not it enough recognition in our country today, where some values are lost to the benefit of customs, where it is difficult to be comfortable. But most of all saddened to think
that the common sense of belonging, which we hope to wake up with the group's work Italians, good people, both weaker and weaker and that there is talk of a North and a South, as we returned to the front pages of the book by Frederick Roberto De .
Would you say that Metternich "Who makes the story does not have time to write" and we might add that the Viceroy is not then disappeared altogether, but that's another dedication ...