Culture

As crazy as it may seem, that’s the truth. Psychologists say they can understand our personality type based on the wine we prefer. Research carried out at the University of Macerata (Marche) and the University of Verona (Veneto) with a sample of …

Il 25 Aprile is a significant historical date in Italy, marking the conclusion of World War II and Fascism in the country. This is a day to reflect on the past, remember the sacrifices made, and celebrate the birth of a new …

Public fountains have a long history in Italy. They date back to the Roman period when many were built as part of the city infrastructure. The Romans were master architects and engineers, and many of the monumental fountains we see in …

Instinctively, you say: “Galileo!” Upon reflection, you probably remember it was Hans. But what if I told you that the person who invented the telescope was the one and only Leonardo da Vinci? This is the conclusion researchers came to, after …

If you’ve been to Rome, you know the Eternal City loves her cats. The cat colony at Torre Argentina is world-famous, and visitors to the Colosseum, or the Fori Imperiali can testify their presence is well-established in these two famous archaeological symbols of …

Italy is known for its art, architecture, cuisine, and natural beauty, but often we forget how some of its most iconic landmarks are streets that for centuries offered locals and visitors a way around our cities, or represented a destination …

Telling an Italian not to be superstitious is a losing game. Even when we generally don’t believe in old-fashioned tales of misfortune and malocchio, I can guarantee you we probably still avoid opening an umbrella indoors and wince in horror …

Sanremo in Fiore takes place every year and it is one of the most beloved traditions in town, second perhaps only to Sanremo’s famous Festival della Canzone Italiana. Sanremo is perhaps the most popular of all towns along the Ligurian Riviera dei Fiori, which borders …

We will remember 2023 as the year when Italian cuisine finally applied to become part of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, as well as the year of that Financial Times article. Indeed, In the same week we announced a bid to have our beloved cuisine recognized …

Did you know that tour guides in Italy need to pass university-level exams in order to obtain a tour guide license?  Visitors to Italy often want a private tour of some of the historic and artistic sites throughout the country. We sat …