At the center of the debate, an uncomfortable question resided: Is Italy racist?In early November 2019, Louis Pisano, a Milan-based Black social media influencer and writer, went on an Instagram rant condemning the telev...
What Italians Eat for Christmas: A Feast of Tradition and Regional Delights
Italy is a country where food serves as more than sustenance — it’s a vital part of cultural identity, a symbol of togetherness and a source of...
St Francis is best associated with Assisi but there are also important sites in Lazio where he left his mark.
Greek is no longer spoken in upper Sabina, as it might have been more than a thousand years ago if the legend...
A listing of some of the best Italian movies ever.
Italian cinema has historically suffered in terms of box office, second always, to France and then to the United States. However, from an artistic point of view, and...
Secret Italy: step back in time and explore the Sabina countryside
Whoever said the only great countryside in Italy is in Umbria and Tuscany surely hasn’t been to Sabina. I’m talking about the little known countryside r...
“When you are born in a country, you grow up, you study in that country, you make your first friends in that country, and then they tell you, 'No, you are not one of us. First of all, you get a disaffection to your count...
Exploring Rome's secret libraries: Angelica, Casanatense and ValicellianaThe city of Rome is a book of stone, monuments and ancient artefacts which make up and pass on the intriguing and complex chapters of an endless ch...
A non-commercial art space fostering creativity, community, and cultural exchange.
“A supernova is the brightest moment of a dying star; its goal is to create and inspire hope around it,” states Gabriele Giugni, co-foun...
Joyce may have been inspired to write The Dead during his unhappy time in Rome.
Rome was rather tense in 1906. Pope Pius X, still smarting from his loss of the papal states some 30 years earlier, refused to move beyond...
Exploring the Fashion Scene in Rome: A Journey Through Style and Sizing Challenges
Remember the scene in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts' character enters a luxury clothing store, only to be turned away by snooty sales...
10 facts about the Pantheon in RomeThe Pantheon is located at Piazza della Rotonda in Rome's historic centre. Mon-Sat 09.00-19.30, Sun 09.00-18.00. Last admissions are 15 minutes before closing time. During midweek publi...
Sophia Loren is more than a screen legend; she is a cultural icon whose influence transcends cinema.Sophia Loren, born Sofia Villani Scicolone on September 20, 1934, in Rome, Italy, is a name synonymous with grace, beaut...
Fettuccine Alfredo, an iconic Italian dish, is a beloved favorite around the globe. This creamy pasta, often associated with indulgence and comfort, has an interesting history, and its evolution over the years reflects c...
The Battle of Monte Cassino, also known as the Battle for Rome, was a series of four military assaults by the Allies against German forces in Italy between January and May 1944, in one of the bloodiest battles of world w...
Rome unveils a series of projects that offer a glimpse of ancient glory.
Rome's recent historic re-enactments for its annual birthday - celebrated on 21 April in an annual tradition called Natale di Roma - attracted rec...
History of Cornetto, where did it originate and how has it evolved.
It’s almost impossible to visit Italy and to not be tempted, at least once, by a cream-filled or sugar-coated cornetto. It’s a staple of the light, qui...
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