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You know that faint image or pattern that appears when you hold an expensive sheet of paper up to the light? That’s a watermark, a centuries-old invention that started in Italy. Originally a way for papermakers to brand their work, …

Hollywood, the factory of dreams, has always been a place where art and storytelling feel at home, and this award season, there is an undeniable gusto Italiano in the air. We have, of course, the annual celebration of Italian filmmaking …

The Carneval di Mat, or Carnival of the Fools, is one of the most distinctive historical celebrations of Carnevale in Italy, but it has many colorful European connections.  Carnevale is commonly associated with a temporary suspension of the established social …

We all know that Italians love to talk. It may be friends discussing soccer at a café, an elderly woman sharing stories at the market, or a businessman passionately debating politics over an espresso, it doesn’t really matter: conversation is …

The wounds left by the wildfires are still fresh, but the film industry does not stop. Soon, the most photographed and anticipated red carpet of the year will cover the dust left behind by the flames, especially in areas such …

When, in the late 1800s, Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi had Casa Verdi — a neo-Gothic mansion in Milan — built, he envisioned a sanctuary for professional musicians who were not earning livable incomes. Since then, Casa Verdi has hosted 1,500 …

The 75th edition of the Festival di Sanremo concluded only a few days ago, with 23-year-old Olly from Genoa securing victory with his ballad Maledetta Nostalgia. As is customary for Sanremo winners, Olly’s track has swiftly ascended to the top …

I am going to be honest with you: as an Italian, I detest the concept of bella figura. While it still remains one of the most deeply ingrained aspects of Italian culture, shaping not only individual behavior but also public …

For some, the sounds might be puzzling — a clank, a hiss, a whoosh. But for coffee aficionados, there’s no mystery at all. It’s merely the hum and clatter of a delicious espresso drink being prepared. The creative design, ingenious …

Italian cuisine is known for how tasty it is, and, more often than not, meat, cheese or fish are part of the deal. This is probably why many fall victims to the common misconception that our food tradition does not …