Nobel Prize winning neuroscientist, Rita Levi-Montacini died on the 30th December 2012. Swide pays tribute to her genius.

For me, nothing is more exciting than unearthing a new music artist and 2012 was full of exciting finds, in particular duos. From Avec Sans to Saint Lou Lou here is what I had on repeat this year.

What are the most interesting archeological finds? Between the latest ones and the classics, Swide picked some among the most important discoveries.

History is filled with Saints and martyrs who suffered a violent death. Swide lists the most gruesome ones.

2012 is almost coming to an end and I think it will be a good time for me to choose 5 of my top favourite features on Swide. Without further ado, here are the highlights of this year!

Swide's Mood Swings is feeling all emotional about the last 12 months and thought it is only right to take a look back at this year's pop happenings. Here are 3 of his top players this year.

In the event of the launch of Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda, Valentina Zannoni delved into the history of Italian ateliers and discovered many talented and ground-breaking talents from the past. Here are her favourite five.

Events like this only happen once in a lifetime and this is one of those events. The pioneers of electronic music, Germany’s Kraftwerk, are gearing up to play 8 albums, one in its entirety over eight nights.

The new year is just around the corner; a time of diets, promises, new outlooks and fresh thinking and, with the help of Swide, 5 new sounds to kick the year off on the right beat.

Anna Karenina wears Dolce&Gabbana’s Baroque collection in a masterful illustrated synopsis of the story by Lucio Palmieri.

This year has seen a lot of music talent on the pages of Swide. Our Editor Ben Taylor has selected 5 of his favourite interviews to share with you.

There is much to say about art on Swide platform. Editor Elisa della Barba selected 5 of her favorite Renaissance artists.

We all know what Sicilian Pupi are, But do we really know WHO they are?

2012 saw pop icon Kylie Minogue celebrating an impressive 25 years in the limelight with a career that keeps getting better and better, year on year. Here is why Swide loves her.

Feeling the stress of Christmas? Looking for something a little quieter? Well, Mood Swings can empathise with your situation, not wanting to annoy the ‘older generation’.

A band has a lead singer and the lead singer is usually seen as the band's spokesperson. When I stepped on to Bloc Party’s tour bus, it was bassist Gordon Moakes who I was interested in getting a few words from.

It’s been a while since De Niro got his chops into a heavyweight role, preferring to try his hand at comedy. But you cannot deny, he’s still the best actor in Hollywood.

Whether you’re a fan of blockbusters, indie flicks, rom coms, sci-fi or action updates, 2013 has a little something for everyone. Here are 5 of the most anticipated releases to come.

The gig is up. It’s time to check out. How would you see in the End of the World?

The best things in life are free. So if you’re stuck for Christmas gift ideas bear in mind that something you make with your own hands can mean so much more. Swide has some ideas for you.

Start the New Year as you mean to go on and check out the best exhibitions that the world has to offer in January 2013.

Frida Kahlo’s signature style which she so masterfully interpreted in her self-portraits, still admired to this day, comes to life in an exhibition which delves in the treasures of her closet.

Here are 5 of the top Christmas Fail Gifs that you can find on the internet, perfect for your coffee break. From drunk Santa to kids falling over… enjoy.

The battles for equality. The yearning for shopping. A year after the end of the civil war, a journey in the daily lives of Libyan women.

It is often claimed that Sean Penn doesn't get enough plaudits for the work he does, but two Academy Awards and a Best Actor at Cannes prove he's one of the best. Swide chooses five of his best monologues.

Long been cast under the shadow of Fascism, an exhibition in Florence examines the creative arts in the 1930's in Italy and how they indicate a period of great stimulation and modernisation of the country.

Swide's Ben Taylor became obsessed with Avec Sans’ music after hearing their cover of Bon Iver. He caught up with them to talk impulsiveness, sleeping on roofs and who has more emotional baggage.

It is a constant fascination of those who live in Italy to cast the mind back to ancient Rome, the relics of which remind us of the country's glorious past and still stand among us. Swide brings you the top 10 pieces of Roman erotic art.

Al Pacino was out in Chicago at the premier of his new film 'Stand Up Guys' in which he stars alongside Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin. There's enough quality to ensure it's more than watchable.

The X Factor UK is done and dusted and the winner James Arthur is enjoying the limelight but it is Gary Barlow who has had an incredible season. Here’s why:

Seeing as the cold season is coming in, it is only right to start planning for Christmas and writing down gift ideas for your friend. Today, the Virgin Mary as you’ve never seen her before.

Magazines, Television, radio and online publications are collating the past year’s events to show us the hits and misses of 2012. This year, however, Facebook and Twitter are making it more personal.

The 00s were awash with indie music and bands called The Kooks, The Killers, The Cribs, The… anything. This was also a decade when indie electro filled the clubs. Here are 3 from Mood Swings

Dolce&Gabbana celebrate Christmas in their stores much like we would celebrate it at home. The concepts of closeness, family and bounty all appear in the boutiques’ window displays and inside the shops the warm atmosphere continues.

Whatever the reason, London has a draw that many of us can’t resist when it comes to choosing which city New Year’s Eve should be celebrated in. Here are 5 top parties in London.

Spiga 2 is an innovative project headed by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Now in its third year, the boutique in central Milan, Via Spiga specializes in distributing a pick of promising emerging designers.

Swide's Ben Taylor became obsessed with Avec Sans’ music after hearing their cover of Bon Iver. He caught up with them to talk impulsiveness, sleeping on roofs and who has more emotional baggage.

Just because I’m an atheist, doesn’t mean I don’t believe in Santa.

Opera is one of those upper class pursuits that with time has become much more democratic yet not less enchanting. Here is a selection of 10 must see operas for the 2013 season.

Once it was from this Harbour that ships would enter the city, whereas now it is the center of Francois Pinault collection, a contemporary artistic production; La Punta della Dogana.

Is method man Daniel Day-Lewis the finest actor of his generation? Very possibly so. He's one of the few, who need nothing more that a decent script to turn in a mesmerizing performance.

If you a fan of Lady Gaga, you should know the existence of Haus of Gaga. Recently, a talented illustrator from UK has joined the Haus and her name is Helen Green. Her illustrations on Lady Gaga are simply beautiful and today I have the pleasure to feature her on Swide.

You might have noticed a veiled figure, something between a Sicilian widow, a Spanish flamenco dancer, and well, a woman covered in an abaya floating between one show and the other at the world’s most important fashion weeks and wondered: Who is she?

Last week Mood Swings cast a chill over us with his selection of songs and, so, this week he’s back to add a flicker of warmth to the weekend.

The nativity scene is a big part of the Italian Christmas traditions (and any other Christian Catholic Country): Swide tells you why…

The traditional gala celebrating the opening of the La Scala opera season is upon us. Have you bagged a seat, or a box but know nothing about opera? Here are a few facts that will impress whoever you get chatting with during the interval.

Stockholm’s Faye has been on the radar of music bloggers and magazines since this year kicked off. Swide's Ben Taylor was lucky enough to catch a few words with the rising star.

Spiga 2 is an innovative project headed by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Now in its third year, the boutique in central Milan, Via Spiga specializes in distributing a pick of promising emerging designers.

Ba Humbug! Everyone is sooooo looking forward to holiday season it's all balanced on a knife-edge so it's very easy to throw a spanner in the festive works.

Here’s a little fact for you, Adele’s sophomore album 21 has finally left the UK Top 40 charts after almost 2 years.

His signature is large, rounded figures in vivid colours, in portrait form, usually. Swide's go got all you need to know about his life and his style…