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On November 4th, we mark the 58th anniversary of the devastating 1966 Florence Flood, a tragedy that also highlighted extraordinary resilience. In recognition of this milestone, L’Italo Americano had the pleasure of interviewing Karen Greenwald, author of The Mud Angels …

As the fall settles in, shifting to a diet that follows seasonal changes is a simple way to boost well-being. And when your starting point is the Mediterranean Diet, long praised for its health benefits, the job is going to …

The Domus Aurea, or “Golden House,” is perhaps the most recognizable and widely known symbol of Emperor Nero’s extravagant ambitions; built between 65 and 68 AD after the Great Fire of Rome — remembered because of the (fictitious) image of …

Valentina Martelli, a recognized Italian-American journalist and producer, is an inspiring force in the international media landscape. Featured in Forbes for her work in connecting Italian and American entertainment, Martelli has demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit by founding the ITTV International …

In the evening, we would get into the car and drive to the curve or straight stretch we had scouted out in the days before. Armed with blankets—the spring nights were still chilly, especially in those mountainous or hilly areas—we …

Dear Readers,  It was in 1977 that I flew down to Los Angeles from San Francisco with a group of Italian-Americans, including former mayor Joseph Alioto and his daughter Angela Alioto Veronese. Born in San Francisco in 1916, Alioto rose …

“My upbringing until the age of 10, in a certain sense, took place in Italy because Little Italy was filled with Sicilians, Neapolitans, and Campanians. Those memories have influenced me as an artist, so for me, returning to Italy is …

The Italian word spavento (spah-vehn-toh) refers to a sudden and intense feeling of fear or fright. It is commonly used to describe an emotional reaction to an unexpected event or perceived danger, and can also imply shock or alarm in …

Italy has a number of old traditions tied to autumn, particularly around All Saints’ Day (Ognissanti) on November 1st and All Souls’ Day (Commemorazione dei Defunti) on November 2nd. Many of them share similarities with traditional Halloween festivities and also …

The Ottobrata Zafferanese is one of the most important gastronomic festivals in southern Italy, held every Sunday in October in the town of Zafferana Etnea, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna. This year, the 44th edition takes place …