The unearthing of a 17,000-year-old child’s skeleton in Grotta delle Mura, near Monopoli in Puglia, opened a new chapter in understanding Italy’s genetic heritage. This remarkable find offers unprecedented insights into the lives and migrations of early human populations in southern Italy during the Upper Paleolithic era. An exceptional find […]
The Italian cuisine debate has reignited with historian Alessandro Barbero’s latest comments, which added a fresh perspective to a long-standing discussion. In a recent interview, Barbero argued that there is no true national Italian cuisine; instead, what we often call “Italian” abroad is primarily a product of the Italian American […]
Recipe for pumpkin jam, a favorite of the fall, great for seasonal crostate or cheese.
November is a great month to visit Italy: the colors of Fall and the beauty of the landscape are matched by a wealth of traditional fairs and celebrations.
If you are on an Italian vacation, one of the things you probably want to do is some clothes and shoe shopping. Pretty natural, Italian fashion is one of the most well-known all over the world, after all. Here are the Italian size conversion charts for clothes for men, women, accessories, and more! […]
Spooky season is in full swing, so what better time to explore one of Italy’s most unique real estate ventures? Ghost-House, based in Bologna, is the country’s first real estate agency specializing in the sale of haunted and mysterious properties. Whether you’re into the paranormal or simply looking for a […]
In the past years, the 1 Euro Homes initiative garnered global attention as an ambitious way to breathe new life into depopulated rural villages. Several small towns across the country, from Sicily to the northern regions, launched this program to encourage people to move into and renovate abandoned homes, preserve their cultural […]
If you like the spooky atmosphere that comes with Halloween and All Souls’ Day, you should watch these Italian horror movies.
Perfect for a special snack or as a treat for the youngest in your home, pumpkin fritters can be served also at dinner time as a starter, or along with a nice aperitivo. Only thing, try to eat them warm: as all fritters, they are much better!
Baite are traditional homes found in the Alpine regions of Italy. Iconic symbols of mountain life, these rustic homes, found very much across the whole Alpine arch, are designed to withstand the extreme winters of the Alps while providing warmth and comfort to their inhabitants. The history of baite In […]