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In a recent article Catherine Sabino from Forbes explored Italy in an alternative way: she looked at some of the country’s most popular destinations and found lesser-known but equally appealing options for a holiday, or looked at them from an …
The region of Molise, nestled between the Adriatic Sea, Puglia, Campania, Abruzzo, and Lazio, has already embraced Turismo delle Radici, the key lifeline of 2024 Italian tourism, as proposed and endorsed by the Farnesina. And it couldn’t be otherwise because …
If you have been to Rome, you likely enjoyed a coffee in one of the many elegant, old-fashioned cafés of Piazza Navona: yes, that coffee probably cost you twice as much as anywhere else, but man, was it worth it! …
Italy’s record-breaking feats are a fascinating blend of the expected and the unexpected. Renowned for its contributions to art and culture, the nation also shines in areas that might surprise many. My customary research journey to find interesting topics for …
One of the regions of Italy from which many emigrants left in search of a better life is Campania, especially its southern rural areas, characterized by small villages that have greatly diminished in size but are still rich in culture, …
In an era where the concepts of multiethnicity and multiculturalism are pervasive and dominate conversations in our highly connected and globalized world, it’s important to remember that this isn’t a new phenomenon in the annals of history. Indeed, our very …
Why should we discuss Perugino 500 years after his death? And why choose The Baptism of Christ for discussion, particularly around Christmas time? Anniversaries and commemorations serve to refocus our attention on reflective themes, often overshadowed by the daily happenings …
Louis D’Esposito is one of the primary producers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the co-president of Marvel Studios. His family is originally from Torre del Greco, Naples, and two of the franchise’s greatest directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, are …
Dear Readers, In the final issue of 2023, we’ve chosen to guide you through these festive times by highlighting a recent milestone in Italian cultural heritage—a subject at the heart of L’Italo-Americano and dear to those of you who treasure their Italian …
The ninth edition of the Filming Italy Los Angeles festival, created and directed by Tiziana Rocca, Agnus Dei, and in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, took place, as usual, just before the Oscars, from February 26 …
Marco Secchi’s photography workshops go beyond the typical landscape photography course. As a highly acclaimed photojournalist whose work is exclusively licensed by Getty Images, his expertise is undisputed. His workshops do more than teach the technical aspects of photography, they …
When it comes to food, every region—and every family, to be honest!—has its own traditions, especially at Christmas. Minestra maritata and pasta al forno in Naples, canederli in Trentino-Alto Adige, tortellini in brodo a bit everywhere: the variety and choice …
Born and raised in New York, Chef Tara Punzone spent much of her childhood in the kitchen of the sandwich shop her grandparents ran in Brooklyn, watching and learning the art of cooking. Both grandparents were Italian, hailing from Campania …
The Fiera di Sant’Orso in Aosta is a centuries-old tradition that celebrates the region’s rich craftsmanship and folklore. It is held annually on January 30th and 31st and is one of the most important events in the Aosta Valley’s calendar. The event traces …