Alessio Perrone

In this enlightening discussion, writer and journalist Alessio Perrone shares insights from his extensive research on Italy's unexploded ordnance. He reveals that Italy recovers around 60,000 such devices every year, and explores the cultural context behind relics found in bombed sites—some even treated as collectibles. Perrone also highlights the perils faced by bomb detection teams, who often operate without safety gear. He reflects on the tragic accidents resulting from unexploded bombs and the shifting rituals surrounding their removal, emphasizing the generational challenges within the bomb-detection industry.