2024 has been designated as the year of Roots Tourism in Italy, a concept that seeks to bridge the gap between Italians abroad and their ancestral lands. Unlike traditional tourists, roots tourists are motivated by a desire to connect with their origins, immerse themselves in the local culture, and possibly even reclaim or purchase ancestral homes, much like Francis Ford Coppola did in Bernalda... Source ..read more

As Liberation Day approaches every April 25th, the editorial pages of Italy’s national newspapers reignite the national discourse over Mussolini, fascism, and the future of Italian democracy. Although the fall of nazi/fascism may seem remote, it remains relevant today, not only to Italians but also to Italian Americans. Italian fascist influence in America and especially California has been well... Source ..read more

What could be more emblematic of Italy than a pizza margherita, small pools of fresh mozzarella bubbling and lightly brown, starkly contrasted against a bright red tomato palette, a lone basil leaf or two providing a pop of dark green? On average, an Italian consumes about 23 kilos of cheese per year. Of that, mozzarella has a reputation for being the most consumed cheese in Italy and the most... Source ..read more

It’s not just an event for industry insiders or those looking to furnish their homes: Milan is the capital of new trends, technological innovations, and also of sustainable materials and solutions. The Salone del Mobile.Milano is presented as a cultural phenomenon, a commercial hub, and a celebration of creativity and innovation. For these reasons, Milan’s most important week... Source ..read more

Firstly in New York for the Bafta and SAG Awards presentations, and then in Los Angeles for the official premiere, Italian actor Maurizio Lombardi is touring the United States to promote “Ripley,” the new Netflix series in which he stars as Detective Pietro Ravini, alongside internationally renowned actors such as Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning. Filmed in Rome, Florence, Venice... Source ..read more

San Pellegrino, a name synonymous with Italian sparkling mineral water, has been part of the country’s culinary and cultural history since its establishment in 1899. Originating from San Pellegrino Terme, in the Alps of Bergamo, the brand embodies the Italian flair for combining quality with style and tradition. The history of San Pellegrino began with its first bottling process after receiving... Source ..read more

You’re taking a leisurely stroll in the city center of Milan, Italy’s capital of elegance and fashion, when you notice people spinning on a mosaic: what on earth is going on, you wonder. The answer is simple: you’re seeing people participating in a well-ingrained tradition of the Lombard city, that of the famous “dancing bull,” a curious and much-loved custom dating back to the 19th century. Source ..read more

When you contemplate a fly on the wall, I doubt that you ever imagine that fly reporting back what it has seen and heard. You know, chin-wagging about the goings-on of a body politic, dishing on gossip, scandalmongering. I doubt, too, that you ever imagine the wall being the one—er, the thing—doing the talking. Such might be deemed the conceit of Anthony Di Renzo’s book, Pasquinades: Essays From... Source ..read more

La riapertura al pubblico dell’intero Complesso museale di Santa Chiara, uno dei tre plessi dei Musei Civici di San Gimignano, ha previsto una serie di eventi inaugurali che hanno riguardato l’apertura di una nuova sezione del Museo Archeologico dedicata alla Via Francigena, il riallestimento della Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea e una mostra internazionale di fotografia: All eyes on... Source ..read more

Sono passati dieci anni dalla cerimonia ufficiale di inaugurazione del Museo del Palazzo Pretorio di Prato che aprì il 12 aprile 2014, dopo un complesso restauro del Palazzo, iniziato nel 1998, sede dal 1912 del Museo Civico. E molti sono stati i progetti realizzati, guidati da un unico obiettivo: essere interprete della contemporaneità di ogni tempo e diventare sempre più inclusivo. Source ..read more