To find the place I’d like to show you today, we need to leave behind Tuscany’s iconic rolling hills with their vineyards and olive groves, and venture deeper into the Val d’Orcia region. Between the historic towns of Siena and Montepulciano …

Santo Stefano di Sessanio is a testimony to Italy’s medieval heritage, located in the Gran Sasso National Park. This small village, perched at an altitude of 1250 meters, is surrounded by the peaks of the Abruzzo region, offering a unique blend of …

It’s a beautiful sight. As iconic as the skyline view etched with Florence’s famous Duomo or perhaps Michelangelo’s marble masterpiece “The David”, the majestic Ponte Vecchio has spanned Florence’s Arno River for almost 700 years. The reflection of her 3 shallow arches …

There’s a certain magic enveloping the region of Umbria, a land where time seems to stand still and the echoes of the past whisper behind every corner. Known for its medieval charm, Umbria is also a treasure trove of archaeological surprises, …

In Italy, as we know, there’s a fondness for rivalries—be it between cities, flags, or neighborhoods. Among these, the Palio of Siena is undoubtedly the most renowned, not just in the Belpaese. However, numerous other events fill our streets and …

In the heart of Italy, where art and innovation are as natural as the olive trees that dot the landscape, a company was born in 1920 that would come to define the very essence of Italian creativity: FILA (Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed …

 Italy’s Salento region resonates with a rhythmic beat that brings a dance tradition to life: we are in the ancient area of the Grecìa Salentina, where a group of towns and villages, along with the Diego Carpitella Institute created, almost 30 …

The Urban Theory dance group first flew to LA in the summer of 2018 to participate in the World of Dance, the world’s most famous urban dance competition, presented by Jennifer Lopez and broadcast on the American channel NBC. This year they came …

Lamborghini – The Man Behind the Legend had its global premiere at the Rome Film Festival. Set in 1950s Italy, the film, penned and directed by Bobby Moresco, Oscar winner for Crash, was released in Italy in January, just days …

The Seattle neighborhood of South Park lies on the west bank of the Duwamish River. To get there, cross the 1st Avenue Bridge where a thick growth of warehouses, garages, and commercial businesses dominate the view. But hidden in the middle of …

On Sunday, May 12, 1957, the Ferrari driven by Alfonso de Portago went off the road during the historic Mille Miglia car race, running over and killing 11 spectators, including five children. The Spanish driver and his co-driver, American journalist Edmund Nelson, …

A chef, a business owner, an author, and, of course, a pizzaiolo. Tony Gemignami can and does wear many hats, yet his passion for food, dedication to work, and commitment to quality all come from his Italian roots. Gemignani was born in …

Dr. Susan Gaylard has been fascinated with clothes for years, but not in the way you might think. Gaylard, an associate professor of Italian studies at the University of Washington, researches Italian culture and clothing and how they have evolved throughout the centuries. …

It’s a warm July evening in the Bay Area. Arshish and Surabhi Gupta, together with their kids – Zade, Zane, Zoey – are waiting at Terminal 1 at the Oakland airport. They share the waiting area with Italian and Italian-American fans, all …