Traditions

More than a cafe, better than a bookstore: the Caffè Letterario tradition started four centuries ago in Europe when artists and writers used to meet in a public place, to exchange experiences, comments, and ideas on their work. The “Caffè …

January is my favorite month in Rome. Consecrated to the god of beginnings, it is the best time to recapture the magic those British lords on the Grand Tour must have felt, when they arrived from the grey north to …

In the historical Maritime Republic of Venice, Carnival represents a very special festivity, dedicated to artistic traditions and creativity. Over the last few years, people’s participation has increased, adding popular and folkloristic touches to the lavish celebrations and shows held …

According to farmers’ association Coldiretti, around four in 10 pizza makers in Italy are non-Italian. Indeed, at least 100K people are employed in the pizza sector on a regular basis with an additional 50,000 people hired at weekends to meet the rise …

“In Italy the most important person who, thanks to his genial intuition, managed to change the archaic organetto into the more powerful and complex accordion instrument, the fisarmonica, is Mariano Dallapè”. This is how, in a few words, the Italian …

What’s Made in Italy? The perfect combination of elegant taste, high quality products, and skilled craftsmanship, which is recognized and celebrated worldwide, has its roots in centuries old traditions from all across the Italian peninsula. In our modern era, when …

The Murano art of glass is known around all the world. Its history is fascinating and goes back to the 8th century when this art was first born in Venice. At the time Venice was a major trading port and …

The ancient Maya considered chocolate the Gods’ drink, and through the centuries the “black gold” with its many ancient properties has created rich and fascinating history. In Perugia, at the heart of Umbria in Italy, there’s a magical place where …

2 1/2 teaspoons yeast, 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk, 6 Tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs plus 1 yolk, 8 Tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter at room temperature, 1/3 cup chopped candied orange peel, 1/3 cup currents sprinkled with 1 tsp almond extract, 1/3 cup …

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 …