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The new year is just around the corner and, for many, it is customary to reflect on their  achievements and experiences. In Italian, the term resoconto (rai-soh-cohn-toh) aptly delivers the meaning of this practice.  Derived from the combination of reso …

Family-owned company Ponti has been synonymous with premium vinegars and condiments since its inception in 1787. Giovanni Battista del Ponte, a farmer in Sizzano, Piedmont, began producing wine and wine vinegar, laying the foundation for a business that would endure …

We all know it: Christmas is a season of joy, tradition, and indulgence, a time when families gather to celebrate together with family and, of course, plenty of good food. What many of us may not know is that many …

The tradition of compiling comprehensive works of knowledge, known today as encyclopedias, finds its origins in ancient Rome. Roman scholars worked to systematically gather and document the breadth of human understanding, laying the foundation for an encyclopedic tradition that has …

2024, as our readers know, was the year dedicated to Turismo delle Radici (Roots Tourism), an initiative that quickly became a landmark effort to reconnect Italian descendants worldwide with their ancestral roots. Designed to encourage the millions of people of …

As the year draws to a close, Italian tables transform into feasts full of history, tradition, and symbolism. Many of our end-of-the-year foods carry deep meanings tied to renewal, prosperity, and good fortune, reflecting Italy’s long-lasting love relationship with food …

Sant’Agata Feltria is a village  in the hills of Emilia-Romagna, a place where you can meet history and charm at every corner; it’s the kind of place that makes you feel a tad like you’re on a stage, with its …

Composed in 1898, ’O Sole Mio is among the most iconic songs to emerge from Italy. Its creation was a collaborative effort between Giovanni Capurro, a poet and journalist, and Eduardo di Capua, a composer. Capurro’s lyrics paint a vivid …

Panforte, the dense and aromatic confection synonymous with Christmas in Tuscany, is far more than a seasonal treat: its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when it was regarded not only as a culinary treasure but also as a …

Calabria, the southern tip of Italy’s mainland, is home to Christmas traditions that are as lively as they are deeply rooted in faith and community. Over the years, some of these customs have faded, yet they remain a powerful reflection …