Culture

La Quintana di Ascoli Piceno is a historical reenactment event that takes place in the city of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region of Italy. The event is named after the Quintana, an ancient Roman equestrian game, and its first attestation dates to 1377. …

 San Gennaro, the Bishop of Benevento, met a tragic end as a martyr in 305 AD, persecuted for his Christian beliefs. Yet, his legacy lives on, immortalized in the city’s most significant religious festival: the heart of this celebration …

 Italy’s Salento region resonates with a rhythmic beat that brings a dance tradition to life: we are in the ancient area of the Grecìa Salentina, where a group of towns and villages, along with the Diego Carpitella Institute created, almost 30 …

Ah, the Renaissance! a time of rebirth, innovation, and unparalleled creativity. The very word conjures images of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, Michelangelo’s sculpted marvels, and the poetic verses of Petrarch. But have you ever stopped to wonder why this extraordinary era began …

The laurel plant, or laurus as it is known in Latin, is a symbol of triumph and honor, a plant of divine origins that found its way into our kitchens and our traditions. But have you ever wondered about the journey of this …

In the world of wine, innovation and tradition often dance a delicate waltz together: we all know that winemakers, both in Italy and abroad, are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the character of their wines while honoring the time-tested methods …

As you wander through Rome‘s grand piazzas, beneath towering arches, and past magnificent fountains, you can’t help but feel the greatness of its past right before your eyes: the Colosseum is an ode to human ingenuity, the Pantheon a marvel of architecture, and …

In the heart of every Italian-American beats the rhythm of the old country, right? The aroma of simmering tomato sauce, the pleasure of long meals at grandma’s, the feeling of community, and of “belonging” to a large, international family with roots on …

Music, the universal language of the soul, subtly shapes our experiences, colors our memories, and stirs our emotions. It has the power to bring us to another time and place and evoke feelings that words alone cannot express. Now, imagine …

The cult of Bacchus, or Dionysus as he was known in ancient Greece, has roots that stretch back to the cradle of Western civilization and, while many know him only as the god of wine, he was much more than that.  …