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The Italian language evolved through a long and gradual process, which began with the decline of the Roman Empire in the fifth century. It wasn’t until the year 1000 that the first texts began to appear in the vernacular—no longer …

Over 72,000 visitors in one week at the port of San Pedro. It is clear that it was a success. In the same place where Italian fishermen once arrived from the old country seeking the lost horizons of Sicily and …

Fall is approaching, even though the high temperatures don’t always make it feel like the new season is here. Still, the calendar is clear: the equinox on September 22 is near, and with it comes the gradual shortening of the …

The start of the Via Appia is nothing short of remarkable. You’re in Rome, right in the city center. After leaving the Circus Maximus behind, you navigate the bustling streets, quickly making your way down the grand avenue toward the …

Over-tourism often makes a critical mistake: it rushes. This contemporary phenomenon, where certain tourist destinations become excessively crowded and visitors adhere to a rigid itinerary as if ticking off a grocery list at the supermarket, results in a missed opportunity. …

Why do so few people know the names and works of Artemisia Gentileschi or Rosalba Carriera? Art history has poorly and inadequately documented the work of these two talented artists, who nonetheless played an important role in Italian culture and …

As we describe in the cover story, Sardinia is a land of centenarians. The unusual concentration of “great elders” inhabiting the island has drawn the attention of Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain – later joined by Dan Buettner – who …

The focus isn’t on the rankings, although they do highlight the obvious. When the World’s 50 Best Beaches, drawing on the opinions of over a thousand travel journalists, industry experts, and influencers, places the spectacular Cala Mariolu in Sardinia second …

“The Italian Republic: no longer a romantic dream of conspirators, an epic vision of poets; no longer a flag of rebellion and insurrection. The Italian Republic: a peaceful and lawful reality descended from the heights of ideals into the concrete …

Summer is here, and what’s better than enjoying a classic Italian ice cream? How about savoring it in Italy itself? L’Italo-Americano is excited to present the Dream of Puglia Sweepstake, offering you the chance for a dream trip. Purchase a …