LIFE & PEOPLE

“I looked out the window onto Boulevard Saint-Germain and watched life pass by. I thought: this is the life we should be giving form to. Life as it is now. What nudes? What neoclassicism? Where are the bathers? I poured …

Pietra Leccese is a type of limestone, known for being the warm, malleable stone that gave Lecce – one of Italy’s most visually distinctive cities – its unique architectural personality. Found only in a small area of southern Italy’s Salento …

Castel di Tora is a striking medieval village located in the Lazio region of central Italy, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of Rome. It lies on the shores of Lake Turano, surrounded by the mountains of the Monte Navegna …

I was born Catholic, like most Italians of my generation. Brought up by devout grandparents, they taught me how to make the sign of the cross the right way and the words of all prayers. Today, at the ripe age …

In 2025, the National Italian-American Foundation (NIAF) celebrates its 50th anniversary, a landmark moment for an organization that has long played a central role in representing and supporting the Italian American community.  Established in 1975, NIAF was created to preserve …

When the white smoke came out of the Sistine Chapel on the afternoon of May 8, I was sitting at my kitchen table, working with the TV quietly on in the background. I’ll be honest with you, it caught me …

There are moments in a city’s life when events align in ways that are both symbolic and tangible. For Naples, 2025 has become such a year. The southern Italian city, often defined by its contradictions – ancient yet restless, beautiful …

Tuscany’s countryside has long been framed through a romantic lens, often shaped by films and novels like Under the Tuscan Sun. But, while the image of endless vineyards, rustic farmhouses, and golden hills has been the dream of Italophiles worldwide, …

Castel Gandolfo is a small but historically rich town located in the Alban Hills, about 25 kilometers (just over 15 miles) southeast of Rome, overlooking the waters of Lake Albano. Despite its size, this village is internationally known as the …

After the great success of the first season of Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, the American actor and director is back to explore Italy with the second season of his series, now titled Tucci in Italy. The show will air …