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Bread has a central role in Italian cuisine, with each region proudly promoting its own distinct varieties, textures, and flavors. The delicious and humble focaccia is the same: from the soft and fluffy focaccia barese, topped with cherry tomatoes and …

At its zenith during the 2nd century AD, the Roman Empire was a vast and diverse entity, encompassing territories across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East; estimates suggest that its population ranged from approximately 59 to 76 million people, …

The Italian word aggeggio (A-dje-djo) is a delightfully versatile term that refers to a gadget, contraption, or small device, often of uncertain or questionable use. Its flexibility in meaning and usage makes it a staple of colloquial Italian, suitable for …

Asolo is a small town in the Veneto region of Italy known for its unique charm, deep historical roots, rich cultural heritage, and for having long been a magnet for writers, artists, and thinkers.  Often referred to as The City …

Giuseppe Verdi is one of Italy’s greatest composers, a symbol of national pride whose music has left an indelible mark on both the operatic tradition and Italian identity.  Born in 1813 in Le Roncole, a small village in Parma, Verdi …

This past Fall, artist Stefano Ciol and the Museo Italo-Americano of San Francisco collaborated on a unique exhibition titled “Into the Light”, celebrating the talent of the Ciol’s family. The father-son duo from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Elio and Stefano, made …

When Agrigento was declared the Italian Capital of Culture for 2025 on May 25, 2023, the significance of the title and the preparations it required may not have been immediately clear. The journey since has been long and fraught with …

During the Renaissance, the study of human anatomy underwent a groundbreaking transformation that reshaped both visual arts and science. This era, particularly in Italy, marked a departure from medieval conventions that relied heavily on secondhand knowledge and theoretical understandings of …

Italy is the world’s second-largest producer of olive oil after Spain, with an estimated production of 324,000 tons in the 2023/2024 crop year; needless to say, the olive oil sector is a significant contributor to the national economy, with the …

Founded in 1919 by Alfonso Bialetti in Crusinallo, a small town in Italy’s Piedmont region, Bialetti began as a workshop specializing in aluminum semi-finished products. Originally called Alfonso Bialetti & Co., the company laid the foundation for a brand that …