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We all had pretzels at least once in our lives, but how many among us know they have Italian roots? Legend has it that pretzels, one of the world’s oldest baked snacks, originated in 7th-century Italy in the Aosta Valley, …

The Watts Towers are an extraordinary symbol of immigrant resilience and artistic ambition and are, today, one of Los Angeles’ most beloved and unique landmarks. Conceived and built over three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia, the Towers capture …

The 9th Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World will be held in Los Angeles from November 18 until November 22, 2024. This year edition’s theme will be “Mediterranean Diet and Culinary Roots: Health and Tradition”.  The Consulate General of Italy …

This is an invitation to all of you. Write to us, share your stories, and let us be part of your lives and your contributions to the Italian-American community. Even something as simple as this—what may seem small—is actually a …

Matera is known for its stone-carved architecture and unique cultural heritage, but this isn’t why the town has made the front pages of Italian newspapers in recent times.  After its stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2019, Matera …

The ticking of typewriter keys, constant like the stream of thoughts racing through the mind and eyes of a reporter as they translated events witnessed just hours before into words, was the unmistakable soundtrack that filled newspaper offices until the …

Founded in 1909 by the Italian-born French designer Ettore Bugatti, Bugatti remains a symbol of luxury, innovation, and racing excellence more than 100 years later.  Originally headquartered in Molsheim, Alsace, which was then part of Germany, the company became known …

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 …