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The documentary Liliana presents the testimony of Liliana Segre, retracing her arrest, deportation, and final farewell to her father through archival footage and contemporary interviews. In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the film was screened at the Italian Cultural Institute …

In 2000, when attorney Ken Kleinberg was diagnosed with a kidney condition, he turned to Dr. Vito Campese, who was then the Head of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC). …

The Watts Towers are an extraordinary symbol of immigrant resilience and artistic ambition and are, today, one of Los Angeles’ most beloved and unique landmarks. Conceived and built over three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia, the Towers capture …

When does a mass-produced object transcend into art? Conversely, when does a unique piece push back against the concept of seriality? For Italy’s Design Ambassador, architect Roberto Palomba, the interplay between these two ideas defines what is contemporary. As design …

“I may be 90 years old, but in my heart, I am still that little girl who dreamed of a better tomorrow. So tonight, let us all dream together.” Sophia Loren radiated elegance as she greeted the audience at the …

From Houston to Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, December 12 marked the celebration of the launch of San Marco 1, Italy’s first satellite, sent into orbit on December 15, 1964. This milestone established Italy as a key player on the …

Three extraordinary women, all connected to Bocconi University, shared their transformative stories during the Changed by Women event in Los Angeles. Each of them undertook a unique journey that led them to attend one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions in the social …

For the first time in 19 years, a female director will represent Italy in the race for cinema’s highest honors. Maura Delpero’s second feature film,Vermiglio, has been nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Foreign Language Film category. After …

The Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, established in 2016 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, grew into a global celebration of Italian culinary heritage. What started as a platform to promote high-quality agri-food …

The city of San Francisco owes its most famous symbol, the Golden Gate Bridge, to the Italian-American Amedeo Peter Giannini. Born in San José in 1870 to Genoese immigrants and known for founding the Bank of America, Giannini supported and …