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For many Italian Americans, the prospect of acquiring Italian citizenship is a deeply personal and appealing journey, connecting them to their heritage and opening doors to new opportunities. However, navigating the complex bureaucracy of citizenship applications can be daunting. Fortunately, there …

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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 …

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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 …

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 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: …

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Milan, 1967: this is when Fiorucci first raised to the attention of fashion lovers. Founded by Elio Fiorucci, the son of a shoe shop owner, the brand soon became a symbol of innovation and unique flamboyance,  inspired by the very essence and creativity of …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Its central location places Agira at the heart of Sicilian culture and history, making it easily accessible from various parts of the island. Recently honored as one of Italy’s Borghi più Belli d’Italia,  “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages” Agira, with its rich heritage …

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The word accanto (ahk-kahn-toh) comes from the fusion of the Italian word canto and the prefix “a.” Canto in Italian can refer to singing, but is also an old-fashioned way to say  “corner,” or “side.” The prefix “a,” on the …

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