Culture

When the sommelier of a deluxe New York hotel wheeled a trolley of fancy aperitifs into the dining room so guests could grandly start their meal, his job was only half done. Minutes later, he returned with another cart, this …

Every year on the 6th and 7th of July, the small village of Sedilo, located in the Oristano province of Sardinia, comes alive with the traditional celebration of L’Ardia di San Costantino. The term ardia is derived from the verb bardiare, which translates to “protect” …

The Campari Soda mini bottle, a single-serve aperitif that combines Campari and seltzer, was created by Fortunato Depero, one of the leading figures of the Futurist movement in early 20th-century Italy. Depero, a versatile artist dedicated to experimentation and the fusion of …

If you happen to find yourself walking along the ancient Via Appia in the heart of Puglia, you may come across a centuries-old villa. If you listen closely, you may hear a discussion not just about pasta and wine but about …

When it comes to Made in Italy, shoes have a place of honor. Yet, there are historical names we may not be too familiar with unless we are fashionistas, that is. Fratelli Rossetti is one of them.  Fratelli Rossetti’s compelling narrative began …

There is something, in the beautiful and history-rich Tuscan town of Siena that, for centuries, brought its people together in shared anticipation, communal joy, and friendly rivalry. It’s a spectacle of beating drums, vibrant banners, and the rhythmical, thundering sound …

Today, we use the phrase “the die is cast” when we want to say we took a decision and we can no longer turn back. In Italian, it translates as il dado è tratto. While the expression is common in …

Art serves as a catalyst for human expression: it sparks emotions, instigates conversations, and challenges societal norms. Sometimes, however, art surpasses mere provocation and creates scandal. A number of Italian masterpieces throughout history have ignited controversy and scandalized the public, pushing the …

When we think of the remnants of the ancient Romans, our minds tend to wander to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, or the majestic Pantheon, all situated in modern Italy. However, the vestiges of this great civilization are not confined …

Have you ever gazed upon a piece of art or a grand architectural feat, found yourself lost in its beauty, yet unsure of what makes it so captivating? Could it be the meticulous details, the profound history, or something more …