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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 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 …

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 …

 San Gennaro, the Bishop of Benevento, met a tragic end as a martyr in 305 AD, persecuted for his Christian beliefs. Yet, his legacy lives on, immortalized in the city’s most significant religious festival: the heart of this celebration …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Santo Stefano di Sessanio is a testimony to Italy’s medieval heritage, located in the Gran Sasso National Park. This small village, perched at an altitude of 1250 meters, is surrounded by the peaks of the Abruzzo region, offering a unique blend 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 …

In Italy, the word vendemmia (vehn-dehm-mee-ah) is an experience more than it is a word! Rooted in the Latin word vīndēmia, it refers to the grape harvest, a quintessential event that marks the Italian fall season. The word itself is a blend of vinum, …