LIFE & PEOPLE

Collodi is a small yet charming village in Tuscany, between the well-known towns of Lucca and Pistoia. Located about 15 kilometers from Lucca, it is a popular stop for travelers exploring the rolling hills and historic towns of Tuscany. But …

Certain events define calendars around the world, like Labor Day in the U.S. and the Ambrosetti Forum in Italy. Both occur in September, and in 2024, the Italian American community experienced a historic occasion: The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA) …

There are many things to love about fall. Perhaps most notably this year, it’s the relief from the excruciating heat that gripped Italy over the past few months. But beyond the cooler weather, fall brings with it a sense of …

One day, we may look back and say it all began at the Palazzo del Cinema, when Vermiglio, written and directed by Maura Delpero, premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The film immediately won over the jury, led …

“Italian is not an imperial language, but it is far from provincial; it is a creative language that embodies humanism, culture, and the future—it is a global language.”  It is also a language that attracts and appeals.  “This is evident …

Truffle hunting is an ancient tradition rooted in Roman times, when the Romans regarded truffles as a delicacy, and attributed their mysterious growth to divine forces. While truffles have been prized for millennia, the formal tradition of truffle hunting as …

The 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics may have passed, but the memories of daily competitions, celebrations, and ceremonies remain alive in the minds and hearts of many athletes and sports lovers worldwide. Members of Team Italia enjoyed another special moment …

The city of San Francisco owes its most famous symbol, the Golden Gate Bridge, to the Italian-American Amedeo Peter Giannini. Born in San José in 1870 to Genoese immigrants and known for founding the Bank of America, Giannini supported and …

Jannik Sinner triumphs at the US Open, becoming the first Italian ever to win the tournament. After securing his second Grand Slam title of 2024, following his victory at the Australian Open, Sinner now sets his sights on finishing the …

Enigmatic Norchia is an archaeological site nestled within Italy’s leafy landscapes near Vetralla, in Lazio. This historical treasure trove is hidden away by Monte Romano’s military polygon and captures the spirit of ancient civilizations through a remarkable Etruscan necropolis and …