Heritage

Indeed, at the times of the Empire, all roads led to Rome, especially when you think the Romans are behind the creation of the first Italian and European communication arteries in history. Don’t we all know about the Via Aurelia, …

For millions of Catholics around the world, the Pope is a spiritual leader. For the Romans, he’s a fellow Roman, regardless of where he comes from. We Italians see the Pope as one of our own, used as we are …

It appears that modern Italy was unified by literature long before it existed as a single nation on the map. Although up to a century and a half ago the Italian peninsula was still divided into many different territories, each …

Secondo Raduno del Battaglione Alpini “L’Aquila”, l’eroico reparto che dalla sua costituzione ha visto passare tra le sue file decine di migliaia di alpini abruzzesi e d’ogni altra regione, in guerra come in pace. Che sia stato in Grecia o …

My dad had a bright red Moto Guzzi that in its day was quite sporty and cool, with its spreading eagle wings on the motorbike logo.  He was dating my mother, who rode sidesaddle like women did in the 50s …

Anthony F. Marcozzi, eroico paracadutista americano caduto durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, era di origini teramane. Morì, dopo essersi offerto volontario, nella storica “Battle of Carentan” riprodotta anche nel celebre film “Salvate il soldato Ryan”.  Anthony F. Marcozzi nacque a …

Throughout history, civilizations have come and gone from the Italian peninsula, each one leaving its mark. From the Etruscans’ stonework to Greek architecture, Arabic cuisine to French rule, all made an impact. And none more so than the Ancient Romans. …

October is a special month for Italian-Americans, dedicated as it is to their heritage and history. October is also the month remembering the coming of Christopher Columbus to the New World and, regardless to one’s personal view on the event, …

In verità è poca cosa parlare di ‘europeismo’ del costume ciociaro, riferendoci solamente alla sua componente artistica! Dalle ultime decadi del 1700 -ma documenti evidenti ancora prima- la creatura in costume ciociaro rappresentava agli occhi degli artisti la visione materializzata …

In the US, the national debate on the country’s origins and heritage has involved also the Italian American community. At the heart of discussion, however, there is more than statues and celebratory days, there is the meaning itself of being …