LIFE & PEOPLE

Another memorable Gala, another extraordinary night. 2023 marks the 48th edition of the National Italian American Foundation Anniversary Gala. And, like many in the past, the event announcement included a promising agenda, distinctive honorees, and an exciting celebration of the …

October: the month of Italian Heritage, spooks, and … pumpkins! Their colors, shapes, and   flavor, everything about them speak of this beautiful season that has just begun.   They are so ubiquitous that we seldom stop thinking about how they …

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 …

 Language is more than just words and phrases, it’s the key to understanding a culture. The Istituto Italiano Scuola (IIS) in San Francisco takes this idea to heart, offering not just language courses but a wide range of cultural experiences: …

The tale of this hamlet, established around 1700 by the fathers of the Jesuit Novitiate of Palermo, could begin with “Once upon a time…”.  Having acquired agricultural lands near the territory of Partinico, a municipality in the province of the …

Rome, the Eternal City: it’s here, amidst the ebb and flow of history, that we can meet a silent yet eloquent critic of time and events: Pasquino, the talking statue. For our seasoned readers, this name is familiar, because associated …

Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, the city of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of Veneto, as well as the historical center of Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and the Aeolian Islands. The Sassi of Matera, Mount Etna and the Dolomites, the …

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 …

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 …

Matteo Garrone, class 1968, from Rome, carved a significant place for himself in contemporary cinema. It all started almost 30 years ago, in 1996, when he won the Sacher d’Oro for his short Silhouette, which later became part of his first full-length feature, Terra di …