Culture

He is the youngest premier in Europe and in the history of the Italian Republic. Moreover, Matteo Renzi, 39, former mayor of Florence, leads the youngest Italian cabinet ever, with an average age of 47. The 16-strong team, half of …

Naming conventions for given names in a country of origin can help to tie together records of family members.  In researching those who were born in Italy and emigrated to the United States, it may also be necessary to know …

At dusk, millions of starlings invade Rome. After feasting all day on ripening olives, they fly south from the Sabine Hills and fill the sky. A cyclone of feathers swallows the sun. The birds scatter and regroup, form a living …

President Barack Obama met with French President Francois Hollande, and both world leaders discussed the economic and political issues of their respective countries as well as the Syrian crisis.  Since President Obama played host to the French president’s visit to …

27 Febbraio: centododici anni fa nasceva a Salinas John Steinbeck, uno dei più grandi scrittori californiani ed uno dei giganti della letteratura statunitense, maestro di realismo e testimone e cantore di un’epoca di cambiamenti profondi.   Steinbeck, considerato uno dei …

Dear Readers, during the month of February when we traditionally pause to celebrate lovers (Valentine’s Day) and Presidents’ Day. Once Lincoln (February 12) and Washington (February 22) were honored individually; now they are collectively celebrated on Presidents’ Day, February 17. …

Ferrari is a status symbol and synonymous with the best of Made in Italy. It is a guarantee of success and competitiveness in motor races, a high technology product, and a winning brand.   This year, in fact, Ferrari is …

Those of us of a certain age may perhaps remember when history textbooks claimed that one of the “problems” with our immigrant ancestors was that they had no democratic tradition.  The authors either ignored, or were ignorant of the fact …

He got it. Director Paolo Sorrentino brought home the Academy Award for the best foreign language film. A glorious career for his “The Great Beauty” after the Golden Globe, the European Film Awards Efa, and the British Academy Film Awards …

As we approach the Lenten season, many who follow the precepts of the church prepare themselves for forty days of fasting.  The pre-Lenten season brings two words to mind: Mardi Gras and Carnival.  Both terms relate to the festivities leading …