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Turin: the first capital of Italy, a beautiful city steeped in magnificent baroque architecture, verdant parks, and crowned like magic by the Alps. A place of tradition and history, where something unexpected is unfolding.  Many know that Turin’s region, Piemonte, is …

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 …

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Before the phrase “pop star” was even coined, Enrico Caruso was already the epitome of the American Dream—yet profoundly Italian, forever tethered to his beloved Naples. Today, he stands as one of the greatest tenors of all time, a living emblem of …

The archaeological discoveries in Sicily never cease to amaze, and Pantelleria, an island belonging to the province of Trapani, is no exception. It continues to unveil spaces of great interest to scholars, such as an area once designated for political assemblies. …

CADRE is a project that started in 2020 and is currently developing a trio of miniature rovers – each about the size of a carry-on suitcase – that will explore the Moon by taking simultaneous measurements from multiple points. Their peculiarity? …

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 …

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After premiering at the 79th Venice Film Festival and internationally at the 47th Toronto Film Festival last year, the movie Amanda finally had its USA release. Written and directed by Italian Carolina Cavalli, the film was a critical success and it was …

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 …

After working as a Celebrity Fashion and Lifestyle Matchmaker for Armani, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana between London and Milan, Lucio Di Rosa felt the need to create something out of his uniqueness. Sharon Stone, his client and also a great friend, …

Every time we talk about young Italian scientists moving to the USA to continue their research, the discussion shifts to what’s wrong in Italy and the causes of the “brain drain.” It’s undoubtedly a significant aspect, but does it really …

Joe DiMaggio was a first-generation Italian kid, working the shores of Fisherman’s Wharf in Northern San Francisco from dawn to dusk with his four brothers.  Due to difficult economic conditions, Joe had to help his fisherman father, but from an …

La Quintana di Ascoli Piceno is a historical reenactment event that takes place in the city of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region of Italy. The event is named after the Quintana, an ancient Roman equestrian game, and its first attestation dates to 1377. …

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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 protection of birds is functional to the protection of humans because we are all part of the same system.” Words of Andrea Bonisoli Alquati, a researcher in the field of ecology who has been studying the effects of various pollutants …

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