25 Aprile, the 25th of April, is one of the Republic’s most important celebrations, as it marks the anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Traditionally, 25 Aprile is celebrated with parades and ceremonies all over the country, but this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, it hasn’t […]
Year: 2020
Italian Pop Music
Italian Pop Music, what Italian listen to.
Discovering the town of Vinci, Tuscany
Discover Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci.
Typical Tuscany Food Culture
Traditional Tuscan dishes, curiosities and recipes.
The many mysteries of Raffaello’s life
2020 was the 500th anniversary of Raffaello’s death. But it’s time to remember Raffaello’s life. The artist was born on April, 6th. And, in 2020, Italy prepared an incredible birthday celebration for him. But Covid-19 hit. And it forced the Scuderie del Quirinale exhibit to close for the time being. […]
Joan Baez sings for Italy to show her love
Joan Baez sings for Italy to show support to the country in this difficult time. She chose Un Mondo d’Amore, popular 1967 song by Gianni Morandi, which she had already covered in English in the 1960s, with the title A world of Love. The song is considered a generational anthem […]
Italian art in the Renaissance, the Life in Italy overview
Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael contributed the most illustrious and significant works of not only the Italian High Renaissance, but of Italy, and the world.
Who invented Carbonara?
In Italy, pasta Carbonara is every student’s staple food: when you are in university, you always have spaghetti, eggs, and cheese in your cupboard. Guanciale or pancetta is easy to get at the store and does not cost too much. Cheap, easy to make, filling, what is not to love about […]
Thinking of Italy with Dean Martin
We need to support Italy with our thoughts, and music is a great way to bring our mind to places, channelling good energy towards them. So, thinking of Italy with Dean Martin and its music may well be a good exercise in addressing all positive energy to our beloved country. […]
The most important museums of drinks in Italy
It is not only to food that Italians dedicated museums to, but also drinks: some beverages are as representative of Italy as famous dishes are, and these museums are not only a way for people to learn about them, but also to teach the difference between authentic, Italian products and their […]