LIFE & PEOPLE

Eight marvelous pages herald the discovery of the New World. It’s the account Christopher Columbus shared with the treasurer of Kings Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, who had sponsored his bold expedition into the unknown. They banked on …

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 …

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 …

Murano glass and Burano lace truly stood the test of time. Originating from – and deeply connected to – the very heart of La Serenissima, these traditional crafts are not just a source of local pride but also a significant …

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 …

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 …

 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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …