Culture

Visiting the oldest underground tunnels in the world and going through the history of Rome are one of the unforgettable experiences everybody deserve. The charm and the beauty of this historical site lie underneath an area which still keeps an …

We don’t know what his reaction was when he first saw it but, after a brief explanation, Morgan Freeman must have understood what the cucù — the little whistle made of terracotta — donated by Matera’s Mayor during his visit …

In the upcoming months the world’s attention will be focused on healthy nutrition with Expo Milan 2015 and, consequently, on the Italian cuisine. Among the founders of Italy’s modern culinary tradition, internationally celebrated, and one of the most revered chefs worldwide is …

There is so much to see in Verona. But there is nothing doing, everyone views it first as the city of Romeo and Juliet. Let’s visit Juliet’s house here in Verona, the city of love. Watch other videos from Italia …

Dear Readers, President Sergio Mattarella, who assumed office in February as the 12th President of Italy, was born in Palermo (Sicily) some 73 years ago. Unlike some of Italy’s more flamboyant politicians, President Mattarella drives a Fiat Panda. He is …

This year Italy celebrates 100 years anniversary of Alberto Burri’s birthday, one of Italy’s most important contemporary painter and sculptor. He was born in Città di Castello, in Umbria, on March 12th, 1915 and had a very peculiar life, considering …

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As last Sunday they helped distribute the pocket-sized Gospel Francis had prepared for pilgrims attending the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, now the Pope decided to be grateful and invite some of those 400 homeless people to visit the Vatican Museum. …

Dear Readers, A March Mix of Italian connections for you: Italy, with annexations, became united on March 17, 1861, and with a population of twenty-two million, the kingdom of Sardinia was replaced by the Kingdom of Italy. Victor Emanuel II …

Do you like Opera? Verona is the place to be! Italia Slow Tour at the great “Arena di Verona” to assist at Verdi’s Aida. It’s been 100 years since the Roman “Arena di Verona” has been used as a music …