LIFE & PEOPLE

Imagine a place where beauty is not just a concept, but a thriving industry where innovation and entrepreneurial spirit lead the way. Welcome to the Beauty Valley, a lesser-known powerhouse of Made in Italy, nestled between the regions of Lombardy, Emilia …

Ever since I was young, I’ve had a penchant for all things Victorian and Gothic in aesthetics: this fascination naturally led me to the world of cameos, those intricate pieces of jewelry that seem to whisper tales and secrets of the …

She discovered a star and named it Janus, after the ancient Roman deity of gates and doors, a mythological figure depicted with two faces. Ilaria Caiazzo, a theoretical astrophysicist from Italy who works at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) …

The archaeological discoveries in Sicily never cease to amaze, and Pantelleria, an island belonging to the province of Trapani, is no exception. It continues to unveil spaces of great interest to scholars, such as an area once designated for political assemblies. …

Enough has been written about Italian wine to fill one of Rome’s 28 libraries. This comes as no surprise since vino Italiano continues to generate volumes of narrative, conversation, internet posts, and loyal consumers the world over. Though Italian wine …

CADRE is a project that started in 2020 and is currently developing a trio of miniature rovers – each about the size of a carry-on suitcase – that will explore the Moon by taking simultaneous measurements from multiple points. Their peculiarity? …

Before the phrase “pop star” was even coined, Enrico Caruso was already the epitome of the American Dream—yet profoundly Italian, forever tethered to his beloved Naples. Today, he stands as one of the greatest tenors of all time, a living emblem of …

For centuries, Parmigiano Reggiano has been crafted the same way, in the same place, following the same rituals. And we wouldn’t expect anything less from what is, perhaps, the most well-known Italian cheese there is. With its rich history, Parmigiano Reggiano has …

“The influence of our Sistema Italia in the United States is strong, dynamic, and set to grow in the current global landscape where it’s crucial to strengthen ties, including economic ones, between countries that share values and a vision for the future.” …

In Italy, as we know, there’s a fondness for rivalries—be it between cities, flags, or neighborhoods. Among these, the Palio of Siena is undoubtedly the most renowned, not just in the Belpaese. However, numerous other events fill our streets and …