This pages provides links to media and podcasts connected with our work.
Canberra scholars honoured for services to Italian culture
Great article from Nick Fuller at Canberra Daily exploring award of Cavaliere dell’Ordine Stella d’IItalia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy). (9 October 2026)
Canberra lawyer unveils lost Romeo and Juliet scene to the world
Great article from Georgia Curry at Canberra Daily on Romeo’s Lost Scene, directed by Rhianna Spooner. (16 May 2024)
An Interview with Francesco Ricatti: Matteo Bandello’s Romeo and Juliet
In this interview with Professor Francesco Ricatti of the Australian National University, we discuss Matteo Bandello’s life and explore insights into his Romeo and Juliet. (2 August 2023)
Interview with Lawrence Gianangeli of the Italian Renaissance Podcast
Lawrence Gianangeli of the fantastic Italian Renaissance podcast talk Bandello, Romeo and Juliet and how the story got to England! (7 February 2024)
Italian Sources – Talking Romeo e Giulietta with Michael Curtotti – Steven Sabel, Don’t Quill the Messenger
A wide ranging conversation with Steven Sabel of the Don’t Quill the Messenger podcast in which we do a deep dive into Bandello’s Romeo and Juliet, including readings from my translation and explorations of what we can learn about Shakespeare by reading the version that Matteo Bandello gave us. Steven Sabel’s podcast is one of the best podcasts on the Shakespeare authorship question.
https://www.dragonwagonradio.com/dontquillthemessenger/2023/12/29/italian-sources
Cinthio’s Desdemona: The Story that Inspired ‘Othello’ – Interview with Steven Sabel of Don’t Quill the Messenger
Steven welcomes Italian-Australian lawyer and author, Michael Curtotti, back to the series to discuss his work translating Cinthio’s “Desdemona” as a study of the source material for what became Shakespeare’s “Othello.”