To Dye For: rediscovering Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing and artisan methods
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by paula reynolds
4d ago
Volcanic ash rained down, followed by a fiery flood of pyroclastic rock and toxic gas; the noonday was cast into darkness. Where only moments before a normal August afternoon had been underway, now lay mayhem and devastation. The opulent villas, commoners’ homes and shops, bakeries, artisan laboratories, food vendors’ stalls …all were buried under a suffocating layer of volcanic hell along with... Source ..read more
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Easter and Its Mysteries
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by Teresa Di Fresco
4d ago
The rituals of Holy Week, marked on the calendar this year from March 24th to March 31st, commence with Palm Sunday and feature special celebrations each day. This year, 83 Sicilian cities will honor these traditions, with many of the events listed in the Registry of Sicily’s Intangible Heritage. The complexity and symbolism they express make it necessary to acknowledge their influences from 16th... Source ..read more
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“Ma quale cucina povera!” Fish soups of Italy from North to South
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by francesca bezzone
4d ago
These days, when you think of fish dishes, the last thing that comes to mind is the idea of cucina povera, that type of dishes based on once-upon-a-time cheap and widely available ingredients, which could satiate whole families without spending too much. So many of Italy’s most popular foods, including polenta, pasta e ceci, canederli, ribollita, minestra maritata, and panzanella... Source ..read more
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Seattle audiences enjoy the golden age of Italian cinema 
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by rita cipalla
4d ago
From the 1960s to the 1980s, the Italian film industry was booming. Dramas, comedies, no matter the genre, there were so many films coming out of Rome that it was jokingly referred to as Hollywood on the Tiber. Films often mirrored the key issues of the day including changing mores, social unrest or political terrorism. Now half a century later, film buffs are in for a treat as Seattle welcomes... Source ..read more
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Italian-Australian comedians bring their heritage to Los Angeles 
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by silvia nittoli
4d ago
They were just kids when they and their parents frequented the Isole Eolie Italian Club in Melbourne, Australia. Joe and his brother Carlo, whose mother hailed from Stromboli and their father from Randazzo, Catania, befriended Andrew, whose family had emigrated to Australia from Lipari. “As children, we loved to tease our family members. We’ve always been obsessed with comedy,” Joe Salanitri... Source ..read more
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Giosuè Greco: from Calabria to the US, for the  love of music
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by silvia nittoli
4d ago
“The soundtrack, much like the short film itself, was created at home. My apartment houses my recording studio, where Sean would drop by for us to work, chat, and enjoy music over discussions and plates of spaghetti.” Giosuè Greco is recounting the making of the soundtrack for Nai Nai & Wai Po, a short film directed by his friend Sean Wang. Sean is the grandson of the film’s protagonists... Source ..read more
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Cirio Conserve: a staple in every pantry
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by Staff
4d ago
Cirio Conserve, an iconic name in the Italian food industry, represents a significant part of Italy’s culinary history. Founded by Francesco Cirio in 1856, the company became a pioneer in the industrial preservation of tomatoes and other vegetables. Cirio’s impact on the food industry is profound, largely due to its innovation in the canning process, which revolutionized the way food was stored... Source ..read more
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Space from Italy’s perspective: a frontier of promise
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by Simone Schiavinato
4d ago
The appeal of space is undeniable, and it’s no wonder that becoming an astronaut is among the dreams of many children. While only a select few will realize this dream, after years of rigorous study, intense preparation, and a dose of valor, the broader community benefits from the fruits of research conducted in orbit or beyond our planet’s gaseous envelope. The Space Economy... Source ..read more
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Ciao LA! Celebrating Italian culture in the City of Angels: a conversation with Consul General Raffaella Valentini
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by silvia nittoli
1w ago
“My expectations were high, and they were not only met but exceeded. In Los Angeles, I found a dynamic environment and an extraordinary, supporting team, both at the Consulate and throughout the entire Sistema Italia.” March 2024 marks the first year for Raffaella Valentini as Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles. The Southern Californian Consulate, which includes the jurisdictions of New Mexico... Source ..read more
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The Italian Connection … to Paddy’s Day
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by Maria Gloria Rando
1w ago
Dear Readers, March 8, Women’s Day, honors the world’s women. It was first proclaimed on March 8, 1910, to commemorate a protest by female garment workers in New York City in 1857, and is a holiday born out of women’s struggles for suffrage, decent working conditions, and other human rights. Many Italian women were hired as low-paid workers in the garment industry and were exploited by factory... Source ..read more
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