LIFE & PEOPLE

Although many Sicilians have left their homeland over the past century and a half in search of a better future, they certainly haven’t forgotten it. They’ve integrated well into new countries, cities, and communities, often achieving successful careers and earning …

As soon as you set foot in an Italian trattoria, there’s a good chance your gaze will lock with a showy, colorful, eye-catching rooster…just the way any rooster worth its salt would want. But this fellow is not looking for …

April 1982 marked the beginning of theArtichoke Festival in an area of about 700 hectares dedicated to artichoke cultivation. Now, 42 years later, the festival remains a reflection of the dedication of the residents of Cerda (Palermo), who have a …

Green, yellow, brown—these colors embrace you as you stroll through the countryside of Puglia. The eye is drawn to vivid hues under a brilliant sun: if you look closely, you can see the furrowed brows of those kissed by hard …

In recent years, overtourism has become a significant concern for many iconic locations worldwide, with several Italian cities at the forefront of this challenge. Picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage draw millions to our shores each year, but the surge …

In contemporary Italian popular culture, few phenomena have entered the fabric of everyday life as deeply as Totocalcio. Launched in 1946 by Massimo Della Pergola, a sports journalist, along with his colleagues Fabio Jegher and Geo Molo, this soccer betting …

This year’s Biennale di Venezia,  which lasts until the month of November, shows animpressive lineup of diverse and dynamic women artists, reflecting a profound acknowledgment of the pivotal roles women have played in shaping the art world.  Curated by Adriano …

Nobel Laureate in Physics and father of long-distance radio transmission  Guglielmo Marconi, was born on April 25, 1874, in Bologna. Italy began celebrating his 150th birthday last week. There is no need to explain why Marconi is important for the …

The Fashion Panorama – The Italian New Wave project, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, curated by Vogue Italia, and dedicated to the new generation of Italian designers, made a stop in Los Angeles. On May …

In 2024, the world marks the centennial of Giacomo Puccini‘s death, a milestone commemorated globally through events celebrating the legacy of one of the foremost composers of Italian opera. One such event took place at the Italian Institute of Culture, …