Ensconced on a rocky base at the foothills of the Apennines, a strikingly peculiar castle rises over the Emilia-Romagna countryside. You won’t find the usual architectural suspects adorning this eclectic castle, but instead an array of gilded onion domes, spindly …

There is an Italian talent behind the victory of the animated short The Windshield Wiper, which won an Oscar in its category on March 27th. Marco Regina has been the head of animation for the film directed by Alberto Mielgo and produced by …

Not many are familiar with the name Norba,  and the history behind it. Once upon a time, Norba was a flourishing, wealthy Latin town, some 30 miles south of Rome, perched on the Lepini Mountains. Its origins, much like those …

Our beautiful country has a lot to offer for both nature and art lovers. But how could we forget history? Italy has been at the heart of European and Mediterranean history for centuries and its historical relevance cannot be discounted. …

Marriage to the right person can really pay off. Companionship, a built-in cheerleader, a shoulder to cry on, someone to remind you where you left your glasses – all perks of saying “I do.” Marriage can pay off in other …

Are you ready to come back to Italy? Have you packed your bags already or are you still thinking about the best destination for your yearly visit to the Belpaese? Well, if you follow our suggestion and take part in our …

Art wants to stir our emotions and our thoughts, to provoke in us a reaction. It wants to offer new points of view and suggest original ways to interpret what’s around us. One can condemn or can dream of a …

“The American Savoy Foundation’s purpose is ‘chivalry for children’s causes.’ Supporting Caterina’s Club – an association founded by Savoy Knight Bruno Serato, that feeds over 5,000 homeless children here in Southern California every day – has been the goal of the Notte di …

The new COM.IT.ES, the groups representing Italian expats all over the world, officially formed a few months ago, opening a new chapter for many cities and areas in the world that will last five years. As their main task, the …

In 2021 we presented the story of four successful Italian women in Los Angeles who have chosen to build their careers in the United States. The goal is to inspire other women, everywhere, to celebrate each other. The starting point …

“Let me tell you an insane story:” artist Joe Blaustein is visibly happy as he brings back a memory of his days in Italy while walking me through his paintings in his art studio in Topanga, CA, and proudly showing me a medal …

After a year off due to the pandemic, the Los Angeles, Italia, Film, Fashion and Art Festival returned to Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theater from March 20-26. Founded and organized each year by Italian film festival maestro Pascal Vicedomini, the event aims at highlighting …

It’s difficult to say no to a piece of candy. Or two, if you have a sweet tooth. And while today’s globalized world means that a lot of the sweet treats we eat in Italy are the same you have …

While many of us stayed close to home during the pandemic, forsaking travel and evenings out, others chose a different route. Take Kate Wheeler, a freelance cartoonist from Seattle. Wheeler’s parents retired to Italy six years ago. After dreaming for months …