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Valentina Martelli, a recognized Italian-American journalist and producer, is an inspiring force in the international media landscape. Featured in Forbes for her work in connecting Italian and American entertainment, Martelli has demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit by founding the ITTV International …
While names like Antonio Meucci, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison dominate the pages of technological history, not many know Innocenzo Manzetti, an Italian inventor whose remarkable innovations included one of the earliest prototypes of the telephone and, very importantly …
It’s one of the busiest times of the year in Washington DC and everywhere in America. When Fall approaches, many from the Italian-American community get ready for one of the biggest, most special, unparalleled events of the year. The NIAF …
I might lose my credentials without some clarification: Italians love nuts year-round, but when fall arrives, nuts take center stage. While not as romanticized as the autumnal grape and olive harvests, the variety and quality of nuts cultivated in Italy …
In Rome, a grand celebration at Cinecittà marked Sophia Loren’s 90th birthday. Her son, director Edoardo Ponti, who directed her three times on set in Between Strangers, Voce umana, and the intense The Life Ahead, addressed her with heartfelt words. …
The Domus Aurea, or “Golden House,” is perhaps the most recognizable and widely known symbol of Emperor Nero’s extravagant ambitions; built between 65 and 68 AD after the Great Fire of Rome — remembered because of the (fictitious) image of …
For 116 years, not just a month, we’ve stood by the Italian-American community on the West Coast. How better to show our commitment to preserving and promoting Italian-American heritage? Giving a voice to the Italian and Italian-American communities has always …
The Festa del Peperoncino in Diamante, Calabria, is a lively celebration that honors the region’s beloved chili pepper (peperoncino), a cornerstone of Calabrian cuisine and culture. Known for its use in dishes such as nduja and pasta alla diavola, the spicy peperoncino has deep roots in the …
When does a mass-produced object transcend into art? Conversely, when does a unique piece push back against the concept of seriality? For Italy’s Design Ambassador, architect Roberto Palomba, the interplay between these two ideas defines what is contemporary. As design …
In 2000, when attorney Ken Kleinberg was diagnosed with a kidney condition, he turned to Dr. Vito Campese, who was then the Head of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC). …
In the evening, we would get into the car and drive to the curve or straight stretch we had scouted out in the days before. Armed with blankets—the spring nights were still chilly, especially in those mountainous or hilly areas—we …
In 2001, My Voyage to Italy, a 1999 documentary directed by Martin Scorsese about Italian cinema, was presented out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The documentary, which lasts over four hours, features Scorsese’s deep and thoughtful critique alongside …
This time the ticket is one-way: Los Angeles – Turin. Giorgio Chiellini‘s American adventure concludes, having been welcomed by Los Angeles FC two years ago. Initially, the former Juventus player served as a defender and, following his official retirement last …
The start of the Via Appia is nothing short of remarkable. You’re in Rome, right in the city center. After leaving the Circus Maximus behind, you navigate the bustling streets, quickly making your way down the grand avenue toward the …