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The song Mamma has a special place in Italian music history, both because of its universal theme, maternal love, and the many famous artists to whom it is associated.  The song was composed in 1940 by Cesare Andrea Bixio, with …

Panno Casentino is a traditional wool fabric with an incredibly long history and tradition, produced in the Casentino Valley of Tuscany.  Known for its distinctive curly surface and vivid colors, particularly orange and green, Panno Casentino has been a symbol …

Palermo has long been known for its cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and deep historical roots. A city of contrasts, it retains layers of Arab, Norman, and Baroque influences, evident in its churches, palaces, and colorful markets. It is a place …

Frico is a traditional dish from Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, particularly associated with the mountainous area of Carnia. This culinary specialty is the perfect symbol of the resourcefulness of Friulian cuisine, which turns simple and readily available ingredients into flavorful …

The Italian word capriccio (cah-pree-tcho) has changed its meaning over centuries and if today we associate it to something we do on a whim, or to impulsiveness, once upon a time it also meant “discomfort.”  Its etymology is linked to …

With its beautiful mountains and sunny valleys, Valle d’Aosta is one of Italy’s most dream-like places, at least for those who would rather spend time surrounded by the majesty of the Alps, rather than on a beach  — yes, that’d …

If we think of Italian music and cinema, thoughts go immediately to two names: Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota, who composed some of the most incredible and world-known soundtracks in the history of the Seventh Art. It is right to …

The arch is one of the most important architectural innovations in history, and while its basic concept may have existed in early civilizations, it was the Etruscans and, later, the Romans who perfected and popularized its use. This seemingly simple …

Rome never stops surprising us, and just when you may think there is nothing more to be discovered … well, something is discovered! The Horrea Piperataria, once a center for the storage and trade of exotic spices, have recently emerged from centuries of …

If you grew up as I did, with grandparents who lived through the last world war, you know how incredibly resourceful they were. They could cook with almost nothing, they knew how to fix just about everything, and nothing went …