Culture

  Last October, the Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) unveiled a major installation of sculpture, drawing, and experimental photography by acclaimed modernist Medardo Rosso, revealing the exceptional range of an artist known chiefly for his three-dimensional work. Initially derided …

Margie tells us about a unique experience from Tuscany: learn the Italian art of sculpture! Carrara in Tuscany is not your typical tourist location, but it is the city known for its immense marble quarries. I loved visiting this city …

  Seventeen museums and archaeological areas across Italy will have free access to people who hold a ticket of Milan Expo throughout the duration of the world’s fair. The Expo 2015 card will also allow a free tour of so-called “Italian …

Although the many celebrations of motherhood that took place around the world over thousands of years, the modern Mother’s Day was first celebrated in the US, when it became a recognized holiday in 1914 thanks to the hard work of …

As I was planning another trip to Italy last year, one of my Roman friends told me about a keyhole on Colle Aventino (Aventine Hill) in Rome, from which you could see the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.  A few …

One of the most fascinating things about Lucca is the ancient wall that encircles the city. Originally the city was built by the Etruscans and later became a Roman colony in 180 BC. As the city grew so did the …

  During her trip to Italy, Victoria discovered the uniqueness of la Cucina Povera… Let’s read what she found out…   Before and after war time, in particular, families learned to utilize simple, available, and high quality ingredients. Recipes and …

More than 300 thousand people gathered along the harbour in Bari to watch the spectacular show of the Frecce Tricolori. The show is organized every year in order to honour San Nicola, the local Patron   Pilgrims travel to Bari to …

Auguri a tutte le mamme! As L’Italo-Americano, we want to wish Happy Mother’s day to moms in the world! According to the Wall Street Journal, Italian Moms are the best because they are unique in the way they give love …

The history of slavery dates back to a time well before the founding of Rome.  Historical records indicate that slavery had been in existence four thousand years before the birth of Christ.  In many civilizations, the use of slaves was …