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Cassoeula (pronounced cass-oy-la) — which is especially popular in the region of Lombardia and is often associated with Milan — is a rustic, hearty dish of pork and cabbage, traditionally made when the first frost sweetens the cabbage, marking the colder …

“I may be 90 years old, but in my heart, I am still that little girl who dreamed of a better tomorrow. So tonight, let us all dream together.” Sophia Loren radiated elegance as she greeted the audience at the …

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) celebrated its 49th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 26, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The black-tie event, which was sold out weeks in advance, was once again an opportunity to celebrate …

Every weekend throughout next month, the Marsh San Francisco will open its doors to a new show called Lettere D’Amore (Letters of Love), a compelling theatrical monologue written by renowned Italian writer and feminist activist Dacia Maraini and performed by …

The greatest lesson is that at 90, she still looks toward tomorrow and her next film. For her, cinema has always meant the ability to dream, to set aside reality, and to be charmed by the evocative power of the …

Each of our lives moves toward the same destination, but what distinguishes us is the path we take to get there. This journey defines us, and if there’s one mode of travel that stirs our imagination about where life might …

Santa Severina is a historic village in the province of Crotone, Calabria, about 30 kilometers inland from the city of Crotone itself. Built on a hill overlooking the Neto River Valley, Santa Severina is famous for its breathtaking views of …

The ancient Roman city of Pompeii was famously destroyed in AD 79 by the sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Within moments, the town was buried under at least six meters of volcanic ash and pumice, capturing in chilling detail the …

The Sistine Chapel is probably one of the most celebrated works of the Renaissance era. Built in the 15th century under Pope Sixtus IV and named in his honor, the chapel forms part of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace and serves …

Tipping is a straightforward process in many countries, but in Italy, it’s less so. For Italians visiting the US, where tipping is customary and expected, the experience can be uncomfortable and unfamiliar because Italy, and much of Europe, tipping has …