LIFE & PEOPLE

In the latest release of the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Italy achieved outstanding results: four Italian universities emerged among the top ten in specific subject areas, a clear sign of the high caliber of specialized education offered, …

Siena, famous for its medieval cityscape, is home to iconic landmarks such as the Piazza del Campo, where the historic Palio horse race takes place, and its magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Indeed, the city’s value in Italian …

Back in September, a packed house at the Sala Grande Theatre gave movie director Michael Mann and actor Adam Driver a six-minute standing ovation. Then, Airbnb’s announcement of a new category of home listing, called Icons, turned the Ferrari Museum …

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 …

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 …

For racing enthusiasts, just mentioning the Autodromo di Pergusa is enough to stir excitement. This racetrack, active from 1962 to 2003, hosted the Grand Prix of the Mediterranean, filling the surrounding mountains with the deafening roar of race car engines. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …