LIFE & PEOPLE

Altomonte is a small village in Calabria, southern Italy, known for its medieval charm, historical significance, and cultural wealth. Located in the province of Cosenza, it is around 38 miles northwest of the city.  While somewhat off the beaten path, …

Valentina Martelli, a recognized Italian-American journalist and producer, is an inspiring force in the international media landscape. Featured in Forbes for her work in connecting Italian and American entertainment, Martelli has demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit by founding the ITTV International …

Matera is known for its stone-carved architecture and unique cultural heritage, but this isn’t why the town has made the front pages of Italian newspapers in recent times.  After its stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2019, Matera …

“My upbringing until the age of 10, in a certain sense, took place in Italy because Little Italy was filled with Sicilians, Neapolitans, and Campanians. Those memories have influenced me as an artist, so for me, returning to Italy is …

The Watts Towers are an extraordinary symbol of immigrant resilience and artistic ambition and are, today, one of Los Angeles’ most beloved and unique landmarks. Conceived and built over three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia, the Towers capture …

In Rome, a grand celebration at Cinecittà marked Sophia Loren’s 90th birthday. Her son, director Edoardo Ponti, who directed her three times on set in Between Strangers, Voce umana, and the intense The Life Ahead, addressed her with heartfelt words. …

The Ottobrata Zafferanese is one of the most important gastronomic festivals in southern Italy, held every Sunday in October in the town of Zafferana Etnea, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna. This year, the 44th edition takes place …

Italy has a number of old traditions tied to autumn, particularly around All Saints’ Day (Ognissanti) on November 1st and All Souls’ Day (Commemorazione dei Defunti) on November 2nd. Many of them share similarities with traditional Halloween festivities and also …

Santa Severina is a historic village in the province of Crotone, Calabria, about 30 kilometers inland from the city of Crotone itself. Built on a hill overlooking the Neto River Valley, Santa Severina is famous for its breathtaking views of …

It’s one of the busiest times of the year in Washington DC and everywhere in America. When Fall approaches, many from the Italian-American community get ready for one of the biggest, most special, unparalleled events of the year.  The NIAF …