The Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI) is an organization that focuses on preservation. Its goal is to preserve, protect, and restore the Italian heritage and beauty. Its initiatives include art, architecture, and parks. Every year since 2005, the FAI organizes the campaign and contest Luoghi Del Cuore. The literal translation is […]
Author: Gaia Zol
Italian Music you should listen to, part II
A list of the most famous artists and the alternatives.
Italian sexy comedies through the 70s and 80s
Trash Comedy and Sexy Comedies: 70’s and 80’s. A trend rises. During the 1970s, Italian television became sexy. As the sexual revolution swept over the world, it also influenced the country’s culture. Here’s how. Italian sexy TV, the protagonists This type of entertainment is also referred to as “trash television.” […]
What’s going on in Italy, the latest developments
Curious to know what’s happening in Italian politics? Find out more here.
Italian politics for dummies
The ancient Romans said it first and they said it better: Panem et circenses Aka, give food and entertainment to the people and the people will be happy. Hence, the gladiators, to keep the “ordinary” crowd quiet. If they are having fun and their tummies are full, then they won’t […]
The National Geographic Shows Us Italy
Let’s see the Italian Peninsula through the eyes of National Geographic. The Amalfi Coast has it all: beaches, food, and history. In the region of Campania, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular seaside tourist destinations for international visitors. The charming towns on the Amalfi coast do make […]
Monica Bellucci, the story of an international star
Life and career of Monica Bellucci, an Italian actress, a former model and one of the most beautiful women in the world.
Authors you can’t miss: Ludovico Ariosto and Vittorio Alfieri
Two Italian writers worth knowing.
Italian music you should listen to, part I
New to classic Italian music? Here are a few suggestions on where to start! I Classici Aka, the classics. These artists are the backbone of Italian classic music. Claudio Villa His fans know him as “Il Reuccio,” the little king. Claudio Villa was indeed the king of Italian melodic music. […]