Michele Coscia

I am one of those people who think about the Roman Empire daily – possibly out of my worrying addiction to Crusader Kings III and similar games.

Early last year I shared some information about the people working for me, so I believe this is a nice time for an update, given that the set of people working with me is expanding!

Today I want to tell a story about how sometimes science leads you to unexpected places.

One of the blessings of being a digital humanist is being able to study something as inherently interesting as music.

When something unpleasant is happening around you, the most natural reaction you might have is to try and get away from it.

Each day some trillion dollars change hands in any sort of financial transaction.

Part of the Italian lore infused on me when growing up is to be disillusioned when it comes to interactions with politicians.

A couple of years ago, I worked with Marilena Hohmann and Karel Devriendt on a method to estimate ideological polarization on social media: the tendency of people to have more extreme opinions and to avoid contact with people holding a different opinion.

The past fascinates us.

After a year of dedicated effort, I’m glad to announce that the second version of my atlas for network science is finally out!

Over the course of the last few months, I had the pleasure to find new teammates for several research projects I am involved in.

Last year I was talking with a non-Italian, trying to convey to them how nearly the entirety of contemporary Italian music rests on the shoulders of Gianni Maroccolo — and the parts that don’t, should.