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The heart of design beats in Milan. The Salone del Mobile, Fuorisalone, and Design Week — bringing a breath of fresh air, innovative ideas for the home and well-being, bold colors, and creative styles — once again place Italy at …

When a relationship reaches a milestone, it’s time to celebrate. That’s what happened a few months ago when Walla Walla and its sister city Cannara, a small town in central Umbria, celebrated 10 years of friendship with a gift that …

More than just a program for music lovers, Festival Napa Valley—presented by the nonprofit Napa Valley Festival Association—always offers a showcase of talent, and this year is no exception. The 2025 summer season will feature international and emerging artists, including …

For over forty years, Maria Gloria was a cherished and invaluable voice at L’Italo-Americano. The words that follow, written by her husband, seemed to us the most heartfelt and authentic way to remember her—a sincere tribute to the extraordinary woman …

The Italian word fiasco (fee-ah-skoh) originally refers to a type of bottle, specifically a round-bottomed glass flask often encased in a straw basket, traditionally used for Italian wines like Chianti. So, if you are at a local osteria somewhere in San …

Maruggio is situated approximately 25 miles (ca. 40 km) east of Taranto, within a natural depression between the inland and the coastline. Its beaches are known for being sandy, with occasional rocky stretches in the eastern part. The sea here …

In the early nineteenth century, when the great French writer Stendhal visited Florence, he claimed that he was so overwhelmed by the town’s vast accumulation of culture that he fainted. This condition has become famously known as the Stendhal Syndrome, …

Inclusivity is an essential idea in today’s world, but we hardly associate it with food. However, respecting diversity and making sure, quite literally, that everyone has a “seat at the table,” regardless of background or ability, has become an inherently central …

Art, history, and modern technology helped researchers unveil hidden tunnels beneath Milan’s Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle), structures that perfectly match sketches made by Leonardo da Vinci over five centuries ago.  Built in the 15th century, the Sforza Castle had been …

A Holy Year. A Jubilee Year— a year of prayer and plenary indulgence for the Catholic Church. Easter, the most theologically significant celebration and the heart of the liturgical year. In the midst of it all, Rome remains an undisputed …