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“The loveliness of Paris seems somehow sadly gay.” The moment he struck the first notes, applause would erupt. An expression of gratitude from an audience who had followed him for seven decades. A remarkable career that garnered him 20 Grammy …

Embarking on a two-year voyage, spanning 40,000 nautical miles around the globe, the Amerigo Vespucci will grace the five continents through 31 stops, including a visit to Los Angeles in July 2024. Departing from Genoa amidst a flurry of emotion, the ship …

The news that the principal of a Florida charter school was fired after a Renaissance art lesson featuring Michelangelo’s David, has rightfully caused a stir. Two parents of 11-year-old students complained of not being informed beforehand, and a third parent …

“I like to think that my personal experience can be an example for anyone who wants to achieve their goals. Especially for young people who, in such a complex historical moment, often struggle to find the right path. Today, great …

Have you ever heard of “Asiago Cheese”or “Pomarola”? Have you come across “Parmesan” or a “San Daniele Ham” produced in Canada at the supermarket? Do you usually toast with ”Prosek” or pour yourself a glass of Chianti made in California?  Italy is …

One morning in July, a girl is dragged away from her homeland, reduced to slavery, and sold by human traffickers. From the wild plateaus of the Caucasus to the Black Sea, from Constantinople to Venice, from Florence to Vinci. When …

News of his passing immediately made headlines around the world. Silvio Berlusconi: leader of an economic empire that Forbes valued at 7 billion euros, the result of 40 years of entrepreneurial activity across real estate, banking, and the media. But also four-time …

Gina Lollobrigida was much more than a star on the Walk of Fame because acting was only one of the many facets of her kaleidoscopic artistic nature, which kept her on the silver screen for more than 70 years. Sculpture, …

“The influence of our Sistema Italia in the United States is strong, dynamic, and set to grow in the current global landscape where it’s crucial to strengthen ties, including economic ones, between countries that share values and a vision for the future.” …

In Rome, this year, the magic of Christmas has the scents of cedar and larch. The welcoming embrace of the Colonnato del Bernini is the backdrop for a wooden marvel created by 11 skillful artists and craftsmen, a Nativity in …