Adventures and Troubles

Stories and thoughts of a photojournalist at large. "Adventures is the name given to troubles by people who haven't got enough yet." (Another me, in a previous and indeed adventurous time)

The dog who wanted to fly

The story of a hero who dared to dream. Originally published on Medium three years ago, but worth to be re-written to break a long silence and apologize for it.

Piero Castellano

Mar 13, 2024

"You call this Archaeology?"

How contempt for destroyers of heritage and our need to romancing History raised questions answered by an ancient photo

Piero Castellano

Jan 08, 2024

Culture's ruptures

Why I love old movies and vintage pulp stories and the mystery of the dystopian graffiti

Piero Castellano

Dec 15, 2023

Christmas behind the (nativity) scenes

Why Christmas is a theatrical ritual in Southern Italy and how I narrowly escaped lynching and eternal damnation

Piero Castellano

Nov 30, 2023

Get lost!

How I do my best and my worst to avoid being marked with travelers' most dreaded label, and why I begin with getting lost.

Piero Castellano

Nov 01, 2023

Non Plus Ultra: "The Appointment" background story

The real stories behind the fictional one in the previous post. Last post for a while, I'll take and give you a break, big changes are coming and next posts will be about new stories too.

Piero Castellano