Following a rapid description of the evolution of the teaching of geography in Italian secondary schools
from the Unification of Italy to the end of the nineteenth century, the article focusses on the latest
change, brought about with the Gelmini reform, which entered into force with the 2010-2011 school
year. In particular, the relationships between history and geography are analysed (two subjects penalised
by the new structure and which cannot express all their potential to their best) and some possible
solutions are envisaged
