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Art history is a compulsory school subject in Italy, at least if you attend a liceo, and while most Italians probably don’t remember much about it, one thing probably stuck in their minds: in Piazza Armerina there is a Roman …

The Festa del Peperoncino in Diamante, Calabria, is a lively celebration that honors the region’s beloved chili pepper (peperoncino), a cornerstone of Calabrian cuisine and culture. Known for its use in dishes such as nduja and pasta alla diavola, the spicy peperoncino has deep roots in the …

Dear readers,  An August assortment of Italian connections for you.  ** Roman police inspector Brigadier Giovanni Maimone retired from the police department and received a pension immediately. However, when his partner Dox von Coburger Land retired from the Roman police …

Milan, we all know it, is full of life, culture, and surprises. Considered by many the most cosmopolitan and international city in Italy, it is famous for its fashion, colorful urban life, and fashionably iconic locations, like La Scala theater, …

Italy’s Regina Viarum (the “Queen of Roads”), the Via Appia, was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India. This prestigious acknowledgment is a milestone for Italy, …

There’s a lot that qualifies as “enchanting” when speaking of Italy’s Ligurian coast. An array of crystal-clear seascapes, colorful villages, dramatic craggy vistas, beaches for miles, and incredibly fresh food specialties offer a bounty of sensory delights in this stretch …

The hot Sicilian summer favors outdoor performances, and indeed, starting from May, there are numerous events held in various locations across the island, under the starlit sky or bathed in moonlight. Although they occur biennially, the most famous performances take …

Inaugurated in the historic West Adams neighborhood, the new headquarters of the American Institute of Architects of Los Angeles (AIALA) is located inside a bank building from 1927 that was abandoned for about forty years. The building wasn’t demolished but …

The start of the Via Appia is nothing short of remarkable. You’re in Rome, right in the city center. After leaving the Circus Maximus behind, you navigate the bustling streets, quickly making your way down the grand avenue toward the …

Ragusa Ibla is a village in the southeastern part of Sicily, approximately 15 miles from the city of Modica and about 60 miles from Catania. It sits on a hilltop in the Hyblaean Mountains and is part of the city …