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Chapter 1
Catalonia: regional vs national
The region’s struggle with self-determination is almost as old as the region itself, and it all came to a standstill earlier this month when a vote was held on its independence.
8 minutes
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Chapter 2
Turin: urban features
Many cities take their biggest, boldest monument as a symbol – but for the famously modest Turinese municipal identity comes by way of a much smaller and humbler element.
4 minutes
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Chapter 3
Istanbul: makers in the city
Istanbul is a city of many layers and the way its neighbourhoods are organised is a reflection of the cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled this city.
10 minutes
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Chapter 4
Vienna: work it
In the case of Vienna identity is all about the city’s typical professions. With that in mind, we look at the stalwart of the city’s hospitality industry: the Viennese waiter.
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