Corrado Augias (born 26 January 1935) is an Italian journalist, writer and TV host. He was also a member of the

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in 1994–1999 for the

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Biography

Born in

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, Augias became popular in Italy as host of several shows dealing with mysteries and cases of the past, such as '' Telefono giallo'' and ''

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''. His current show is ''Quante storie'', aired by

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. As writer, Augias issued a series of crime novels set in the early 20th century and others. His other works include several essays about peculiar features of the world's most important cities: ''I segreti di'' ("The Secrets of...")

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and

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. In 2006, in collaboration with scholar Mauro Pesce, he published a work dealing with the gospel's description of the life of

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(''Inchiesta su Gesù''), which became a bestseller in Italy. The book elicited many reactions, for example Pietro Ciavarella and Valerio Bernardi wrote ''Risposta a Inchiesta su Gesù'', aiming to provide 'informed and constructive apologetics'. As a journalist, Augias worked for ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Panorama''. He has also been a playwright. He is atheist. In December 2020 he renounced his Knight Grand Cross of the French

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, after the decoration was awarded to Egyptian president Al-Sissi.

Honour

* : Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (4 may 2006)

References

External links

Official webpage on Arnoldo Mondadori
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