LIFE & PEOPLE

The Christmas market at Piazza Navona is a symbol of Rome’s festive season and its history goes hand in hand with that of the city itself. The Piazza, famed for its Baroque art and architecture, including works by Bernini and Borromini, provides …

A delicate blue rain curtain unfolds gently in front of a masterpiece, momentarily shielding it from view. This allows visitors at the exhibition a moment of isolation from the rest of the room, focusing solely on the perfection of the …

Trentino-Alto Adige, particularly the province of Bolzano, emerged as an exceptional area, both in Italy and Europe, for its high life expectancy.  Data from Eurostat revealed that this region is among the European areas with the highest life expectancy at …

The Luisa Spagnoli fashion house is a historical label that expresses timeless elegance through chic women’s clothing – it suggests Italy’s answer to Chanel. However, in recent years, the brand has also attracted a younger clientele, including Generation Z.  We sit …

Every year, travel enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list. This prestigious guide highlights the top global destinations across various categories, including countries, regions, cities, sustainable and value travel. The selection process for the list is …

In the teeming markets and cobbled streets of Ancient Rome, where the thrum of the empire pulsed strongest, two women carved their names into the annals of commerce and industry, challenging the era’s traditional gender roles. Back then, societal norms largely …

Meeting Tommaso Romano is like stepping into a kind of fairy tale, and I can’t help but feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland when I visit him at his home and studio in Palermo. But it’s more than just a home …

Not only is she the youngest Rose Queen ever, but Naomi Stillitano is also the first Italian to hold the title.  She was crowned the 135th Rose Queen during a ceremony at the Tournament House steps in Pasadena, led by Alex Aghajanian, President of …

For many Italian Americans, the prospect of acquiring Italian citizenship is a deeply personal and appealing journey, connecting them to their heritage and opening doors to new opportunities. However, navigating the complex bureaucracy of citizenship applications can be daunting. Fortunately, there …

La Scala’s premiere of Don Carlo and its alignment with UNESCO’s recognition of Italian opera singing as a cultural treasure perfectly sets the stage to explore the incredible history of opera in Italy: emerging from the artistic fervor of the Renaissance, opera singing …