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Does San Marino Have a President?
Here’s how the world’s Oldest Republic actually works.
Oct 21, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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The Country with the First-Ever Democratically Elected Communist Government
Following the end of World War II, in 1945 San Marino became the first country to democratically elect a communist government. Making it the only…
Sep 26, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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San Marino’s Casino: From History to Reality
Yes, San Marino has a casino. We had one. We lost it. Now it’s back.
Sep 11, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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San Marino Is... Your Perfect Tourist Guide to the Oldest Republic
Jun 30, 2025
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The Country with the First-Ever Democratically Elected Communist Government
Sep 26, 2025
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The Only Time in History San Marino Was Bombed (or Attacked)
Jul 25, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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San Marino’s Casino: From History to Reality
Sep 11, 2025
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How Abraham Lincoln Became a Citizen of San Marino
Jun 26, 2025
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The Mountain That Moved (and Had a Whale on Top)
Jul 1, 2025
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San Marino’s Place on the UNESCO World Heritage List
How a medieval mountaintop republic earned one of the world’s highest cultural honours
Aug 8, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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The Only Time in History San Marino Was Bombed (or Attacked)
The UK might have had good reasons to bomb San Marino during WWII… but in hindsight, were they really good enough?
Jul 25, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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The Country with the Most Cars Per Capita in the World
All about San Marino's obsession with cars
Jul 16, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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San Marino’s Most Famous Dessert
The story of a chocolate-covered icon, born in wartime and wrapped in mystery. Did San Marino invent the wafer?
Jul 8, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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Does San Marino have its own money? Well… Almost
From Euro coins to the time San Marino nearly minted Millions in Gold. And got a diplomatic slap from Italy
Jul 3, 2025
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Nicholas Perpiglia
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The Mountain That Moved (and Had a Whale on Top)
The strange, sliding, sea-born story of San Marino’s mountain: Mount Titan
Jul 1, 2025
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San Marino Is... Your Perfect Tourist Guide to the Oldest Republic
From hidden views to the best Lasagne in town: here's how to explore San Marino like a local
Jun 30, 2025
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