Luca Signorini

A new initiative is in motion to have Italian comedy recognized as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, a move that aims to celebrate a tradition deeply rooted in the country’s artistic and social fabric. The idea, spearheaded by the …

The Carneval di Mat, or Carnival of the Fools, is one of the most distinctive historical celebrations of Carnevale in Italy, but it has many colorful European connections.  Carnevale is commonly associated with a temporary suspension of the established social …

Calabria, the southern tip of Italy’s mainland, is home to Christmas traditions that are as lively as they are deeply rooted in faith and community. Over the years, some of these customs have faded, yet they remain a powerful reflection …

When we think of ancient Roman festivals, the Saturnalia often comes to mind: this exuberant December celebration, marked by feasting, role reversals, and a temporary relaxation of social norms, is among the most famous. However, the Roman calendar was rich …

Panforte, the dense and aromatic confection synonymous with Christmas in Tuscany, is far more than a seasonal treat: its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when it was regarded not only as a culinary treasure but also as a …

Set to take place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, Expo 2025 Osaka will transform the artificial island of Yumeshima into a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and cultural exchange. Under the theme Designing Future Society for Our Lives, …

2024, as our readers know, was the year dedicated to Turismo delle Radici (Roots Tourism), an initiative that quickly became a landmark effort to reconnect Italian descendants worldwide with their ancestral roots. Designed to encourage the millions of people of …

The Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, which concluded recently, invited us to reflect on what root cuisine truly means in the modern era. Held from November 16 to 22, the ninth edition focused on the theme“Mediterranean Diet …

In recent years, Italy has faced a demographic shift, with a rising number of citizens moving abroad in search of better opportunities, while only a smaller fraction of expatriates chooses to return home. According to the Fondazione Migrantes’ 19th report …

Italy is the world’s second-largest producer of olive oil after Spain, with an estimated production of 324,000 tons in the 2023/2024 crop year; needless to say, the olive oil sector is a significant contributor to the national economy, with the …