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Alessi is known for its creative everyday objects that are both functional and beautiful. The all-Italian narrative of Alessi designs began in 1921, when Giovanni Alessi, along with his brother, laid the foundation stone of what would become an epitome …

I’ve always had a penchant for the mysterious and the unknown and I love listening to podcasts – much more, in fact, than I enjoy watching television. So, among the myriad I lend my ears to, there is one I …

In the annals of automotive history, few names are as enigmatic and yet profoundly impactful as Elio Trenta,  a prodigious talent who, at the tender age of 20, patented the concept of the automatic shift—a technological marvel that would later …

The invention of the calculator dates back to ancient times with tools like the abacus. However, the electronic calculator we are familiar with today came to be thanks to an Italian engineer, Pier Giorgio Perotto, and the Italian company Olivetti. The story centers around …

Vico del Gargano, in the Foggia province of Puglia, is the type of place where time seemingly stands still, something to truly appreciate in the often stressful hustle of modern-day life. With a modest population of around 8,100 residents, 1,800 …

 Language is more than just words and phrases, it’s the key to understanding a culture. The Istituto Italiano Scuola (IIS) in San Francisco takes this idea to heart, offering not just language courses but a wide range of cultural experiences: …

The tradition of I dolci dei Morti or “Sweets of the Dead” in Sicily and other parts of Italy is observed during the festivities of All Saints’ Day and the commemoration of the deceased on November 1st and 2nd. These …

Our special word, on this beautiful mid-October fall day, is inoltre(ee-nohl-trai). Inoltre is an adverb that means “besides,” “furthermore,” or “in addition,” and it derives from the Latin words in ultra, which means “beyond.” According to sources, inoltre has been …

The island of Capri has long been a jewel in Italy’s crown, a place where nature, history, and culture converge in a breathtaking tableau. Yet, even among its many wonders, the Grotta Azzurra stands out as a one-of-a-kind beauty that captivated the imaginations of …

Today’s word, nemmeno (nehm-mai-noh), is a versatile little word. This adverb and conjunction is employed in various contexts and it can have a variety of meanings, depending on the context.  Tracing the origins of nemmeno we find that it is a univerbation of “né …