Italians

When did New York City go from a melting pot to an empty pan?

When did New York City trade its identity as a true melting pot for an empty pan of selective narratives? That question arose on July 9 when the City released its “Immigrant Enclaves” map. Enclaves su

Mamdani’s map erases the immigrant American dream

My paternal great-grandparents came to America from Sicily. My maternal great-grandparents came from Ireland and Germany. Like millions of immigrants before and after them, they came legally, seeking

Borodino for Joy of Six - 7 Sept 1812 - fought 20 Mar 2026

This year Ilkley Irregulars will be hosting the battle of Borodino, 7 September 1812, at the Joy of Six Wargames Convention in Sheffield on 28th June.Friday 20th saw Mike, Charlie, Mark and myself ref

Colin the Wargamer

A blog about Wargames and the models used. 1/300 & 1/600 Planes

Borodino, 7 September 1812, refought 4 & 18 October

A blog about Wargames and the models used. 1/300 & 1/600 Planes

Brewine Leopoldina apresenta novas Italians Grape Ale no Festival Brasileiro da Cerveja de Blumenau

Gendarmes: a bit of a comparison.

Heavy French and Italian cavalry When I finished the Swiss pike, my original intention was to launch straight into a pile of...

More Italians!!!

Started work on the next unit, this time its more Italian allies. Using figures from Crusader, A&A, and SHQ, as Aventine have not releas...