An innovative and ingenious idea was brought to life by an insight from Sergio Gamberini, founder of the leading underwater equipment company, Ocean Reef Group. The Italian engineer, along with his company’s team, has created a new scenario for future sustainable agriculture. The world’s first underwater garden was born in […]
Author: Francesco Paladini
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy: Tourist Guide
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most renowned and celebrated attractions of the Eternal City. The scene featuring Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg in Federico Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita certainly boosted its hype from the 1960s onwards. The Trevi Fountain is a melting pot of Roman history, mythology, […]
The Most Iconic Rock Concerts in Italy
The roar of the delirious crowds, the incessant rhythm, and the unrestrained shouts of passionate fans. This has been the essence of Italy every time the giants of world rock music stepped onto its stages for rock concerts in Italy. Italy was not always a fixed stop on the tours […]
March 10, 1975: entry into force of the Majority Age Law in Italy
A historic milestone for Italian politics finds its roots in today’s date, 49 years ago. The law on majority age in Italy lowered the threshold from 21 to 18 years, bringing with it all the following duties. Today, I will tell you about this extremely important chapter in our history […]
Pelé in Italy: A Journey of Soccer Magic
The only man on the planet to win three editions of the FIFA World Cup (1958; 1962; 1970). Pelé, the Brazilian wizard hailing from Três Corações, was the embodiment of the beauty of the game. In a country where soccer is almost a religion, like Italy, Pelé left an indelible […]
The laws desired by Italian women that have transformed the country
In the lines of Italian history, stories of women who have written pages of change with the strength of their ideas and the commitment of their actions are hidden. Far from the spotlight and the mass media headlines, they have been the protagonists of a silent yet powerful transformation. Keep […]
The Gemelli Polyclinic is Italy’s Best Hospital (Ranked 35th in the World)
For the fourth consecutive year, the most prestigious hospital in the capital confirms its position as the cornerstone of Italian healthcare: the Gemelli Polyclinic is Italy’s best hospital. Explicitly, this is according to a recent study developed by the American magazine Newsweek, based on the opinions of professional doctors, patient […]
Italians on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: the brightest stars
From an idea by E.M. Stuart, president of the Hollywood Chambers of Commerce, to one of the most coveted recognitions worldwide. In 1953, the foundations were laid for a tradition that still entices the most renowned stars, including Italians. It wasn’t until 1958 that the first 8 stars were awarded, […]
Carrara Marble: Italy’s white diamond used for the world’s most important sculptures
The Romans called it marmor lumensis, referring to the port of Luni in Liguria that managed its commercial trade during its most flourishing years. Today, Carrara marble is one of the most prized in the world, a true raw diamond that, over the centuries, has inspired the finest generations of […]
First liver transplant without interruption of blood circulation performed in Italy
A sigh of relief from the San Martino Polyclinic in Genoa, where an unprecedented procedure in the history of Italian medicine has concluded. The young patient was discharged from the hospital less than 20 days after the surgery, and just 3 days after intensive care at the hospital. This is […]