<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Historia Minuta: [images]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy read through paintings, photographs, postcards, and visual fragments]]></description><link>https://www.historiaminuta.com/s/images</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!c1jL!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe78b5d73-0e6f-400f-93e1-5abbfb6073b9_500x500.png</url><title>Historia Minuta: [images]</title><link>https://www.historiaminuta.com/s/images</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 19:13:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.historiaminuta.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Historia Minuta]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[historiaminuta1@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[historiaminuta1@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Historia Minuta]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Historia Minuta]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[historiaminuta1@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[historiaminuta1@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Historia Minuta]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[War Propaganda]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collection of past Notes on propaganda imagery in Italy during WW1 and WW2.]]></description><link>https://www.historiaminuta.com/p/war-propaganda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.historiaminuta.com/p/war-propaganda</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Historia Minuta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 16:02:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8yLz!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff88bd8a9-aa5a-4103-982c-39a307e35aaa_474x474.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A collection of past Notes on propaganda imagery in Italy during WW1 and WW2.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.historiaminuta.com/p/war-propaganda?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.historiaminuta.com/p/war-propaganda?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h4>Red Cross Nurses</h4><div class="comment" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/&quot;,&quot;commentId&quot;:89786308,&quot;comment&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:89786308,&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-01-30T16:30:04.798Z&quot;,&quot;edited_at&quot;:&quot;2025-01-30T16:31:31.706Z&quot;,&quot;body&quot;:&quot;Did you know that WWI propaganda was even delivered to your mailbox? These beautifully illustrated postcards transformed Italian Red Cross nurses into wartime icons.\n\nDuring World War I, illustrated postcards became a subtle yet powerful means of persuasion. Italian artist Giovanni Nanni created a series of Red Cross postcards that depicted nurses as angelic, devoted caregivers&#8212;symbols of comfort during the war. \n\nThese images reinforced the era&#8217;s perception of women as nurturing figures, selflessly serving wounded soldiers. Beyond their artistic value, these postcards conveyed a deeper message. They reassured soldiers and their families, boosting national morale and encouraging support for wartime medical efforts.&quot;,&quot;body_json&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;doc&quot;,&quot;attrs&quot;:{&quot;schemaVersion&quot;:&quot;v1&quot;},&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Did you know that &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;WWI propaganda&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot; was even delivered to your mailbox? These beautifully illustrated postcards transformed &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Italian Red Cross nurses&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot; into &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;wartime icons&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;.&quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;During World War I, illustrated postcards became a subtle yet powerful means of persuasion. Italian artist Giovanni Nanni created a series of Red Cross postcards that depicted nurses as angelic, devoted caregivers&#8212;symbols of comfort during the war. &quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;These images reinforced the era&#8217;s perception of women as nurturing figures, selflessly serving wounded soldiers. Beyond their artistic value, these postcards conveyed a deeper message. They reassured soldiers and their families, boosting national morale and encouraging support for wartime medical efforts.&quot;}]}]},&quot;restacks&quot;:2,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:8,&quot;children_count&quot;:0,&quot;attachments&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;75c77d11-1431-46bd-9610-25a18e116f9f&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a76b707f-be8b-42a0-a8de-ca87bc2c0b66_493x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;imageWidth&quot;:493,&quot;imageHeight&quot;:768,&quot;explicit&quot;:false},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;b0ed4478-960a-422c-b462-17eb9d74b455&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/97b81ee6-1eaf-464a-a6d5-4c7643c1df6d_505x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;imageWidth&quot;:505,&quot;imageHeight&quot;:768,&quot;explicit&quot;:false},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;e9f1bb90-a34c-485f-a3cf-76ff54fabafb&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c842fe80-0c26-466c-ab5e-e4cd530618cb_514x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;imageWidth&quot;:514,&quot;imageHeight&quot;:768,&quot;explicit&quot;:false},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;c2bd05d9-2b99-43d7-8ae0-c47356b0b1c5&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/23b8af9c-4488-4d50-830e-4736d8573ee0_504x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;imageWidth&quot;:504,&quot;imageHeight&quot;:768,&quot;explicit&quot;:false}],&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Historia Minuta&quot;,&quot;user_id&quot;:210723901,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f88bd8a9-aa5a-4103-982c-39a307e35aaa_474x474.png&quot;,&quot;user_bestseller_tier&quot;:null,&quot;userStatus&quot;:{&quot;bestsellerTier&quot;:null,&quot;subscriberTier&quot;:null,&quot;leaderboard&quot;:null,&quot;vip&quot;:false,&quot;badge&quot;:null,&quot;paidPublicationIds&quot;:[],&quot;subscriber&quot;:null}},&quot;source&quot;:null,&quot;forumChannel&quot;:null}" data-component-name="CommentPlaceholder"></div><div><hr></div><h4>Unexploded Ordnance</h4><div class="comment" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/&quot;,&quot;commentId&quot;:91019625,&quot;comment&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:91019625,&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-02-04T17:32:45.265Z&quot;,&quot;edited_at&quot;:&quot;2025-02-04T17:35:05.938Z&quot;,&quot;body&quot;:&quot;The War That Remains: Propaganda, Clearance, and Communication on Unexploded Ordnance Between World Wars\n\nDuring both World Wars, unexploded ordnance (UXO) remained a serious threat to civilians in Italy. Governments used propaganda to raise awareness, particularly among children and untrained individuals, about the risks of handling these remnants of war. \n\nThe evolution of communication strategies between the two conflicts is evident in these two propaganda posters.\n\nThe First World War poster takes a technical and instructional approach. It features clear illustrations of different types of unexploded bombs, serving as a visual identification tool for civilians. The language is direct and authoritative, emphasizing that even minor contact could cause an explosion. The focus is on providing factual information rather than appealing to emotions.\n\nBy contrast, the Second World War poster adopts a more dramatic tone. A young child, depicted in vivid colors, reaches for a dangerous object, while the ghostly figure of a terrified woman looms in the background. The message is urgent and imperative: \&quot;Do not touch!\&quot; \n\nThis shift reflects a broader trend in wartime propaganda, where emotional engagement became a primary means of influencing behavior.\n\nPost-war clearance efforts were essential: countries like Italy faced a prolonged challenge in removing UXO, particularly in heavily bombed regions such as Veneto and Lazio. The issue persists today as wartime bombs continue to resurface, requiring periodic military intervention.\n\nThese posters illustrate a sad reality: the war may end, but its risks do not disappear overnight.&quot;,&quot;body_json&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;doc&quot;,&quot;attrs&quot;:{&quot;schemaVersion&quot;:&quot;v1&quot;},&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;italic&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The War That Remains: Propaganda, Clearance, and Communication on Unexploded Ordnance Between World Wars&quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;During both World Wars, &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;unexploded ordnance (UXO)&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot; remained a serious threat to civilians in Italy. Governments used &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;propaganda to raise awareness&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;, particularly among children and untrained individuals, about the risks of handling these remnants of war. &quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;evolution of communication strategies&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot; between the two conflicts is evident in these two propaganda posters.&quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;First World War&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot; poster takes a technical and instructional approach. It features clear illustrations of different types of unexploded bombs, serving as a visual identification tool for civilians. The language is &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;direct and authoritative&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;, emphasizing that even minor contact could cause an explosion. The focus is on providing factual information rather than appealing to emotions.&quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;By contrast, the &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Second World War&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot; poster adopts a more dramatic tone. A young child, depicted in vivid colors, reaches for a dangerous object, while the ghostly figure of a terrified woman looms in the background. The message is&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot; urgent and imperative&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;: \&quot;Do not touch!\&quot; &quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;This shift reflects a broader trend in wartime propaganda, where emotional engagement became a primary means of influencing behavior.&quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Post-war clearance efforts were essential&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;: countries like Italy faced a prolonged challenge in removing UXO, particularly in heavily bombed regions such as Veneto and Lazio. The issue persists today as &quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;marks&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bold&quot;}],&quot;text&quot;:&quot;wartime bombs continue to resurface&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;, requiring periodic military intervention.&quot;}]},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;paragraph&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;text&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;These posters illustrate a sad reality: the war may end, but its risks do not disappear overnight.&quot;}]}]},&quot;restacks&quot;:1,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:2,&quot;children_count&quot;:0,&quot;attachments&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;528bc847-abfa-4cae-a5de-0c48e7f075f7&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10306c72-809a-4d50-8d76-f783a141e397_374x500.jpeg&quot;,&quot;imageWidth&quot;:374,&quot;imageHeight&quot;:500,&quot;explicit&quot;:false},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;c9e9be13-3c6e-460c-a327-11550fb8f355&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b9432d3d-cfc9-4c60-a18e-0c422f20352e_900x1280.jpeg&quot;,&quot;imageWidth&quot;:900,&quot;imageHeight&quot;:1280,&quot;explicit&quot;:false}],&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Historia Minuta&quot;,&quot;user_id&quot;:210723901,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f88bd8a9-aa5a-4103-982c-39a307e35aaa_474x474.png&quot;,&quot;user_bestseller_tier&quot;:null,&quot;userStatus&quot;:{&quot;bestsellerTier&quot;:null,&quot;subscriberTier&quot;:null,&quot;leaderboard&quot;:null,&quot;vip&quot;:false,&quot;badge&quot;:null,&quot;paidPublicationIds&quot;:[],&quot;subscriber&quot;:null}},&quot;source&quot;:null,&quot;forumChannel&quot;:null}" data-component-name="CommentPlaceholder"></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>