I thought Italy was only what was advertised and most renowned, which is extremely limiting and, above all, a shame for visitors who often get carried away by current trends. Italy has so much more to offer; there are hidden treasures that undoubtedly make up a significant part of your […]
Author: Francesco Paladini
Doha 2024 Swimming World Championships: Italy with 19 Medals
It concludes with a bang and tremendous success for the athletes of the Italian national swimming, water polo, diving, and artistic swimming teams. Italy climbed the podium a remarkable 19 times in the XXI edition of the World Swimming Championships held in Doha, Qatar, from February 12th to 18th. Italian […]
That time when Michael Jordan played in Italy
Italy had the fortune and honor of witnessing the basketball ace, the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century, play on its soil. On the occasion of his birth anniversary (February 17, 1963), we cannot overlook a brief stint in his career that not everyone knows about. A young […]
Bars in Italy
The concept of going to a bar, and the definition of the bar itself, is very different in Italy from that held in any Anglo-Saxon or Northern European country.
The Italian Elena Lucrezia Corner was the first woman in the world to graduate
Born in Venice in 1646, Elena Lucrezia Corner Piscopia is considered the first woman in the world to obtain a university degree. She achieved this prestigious title at age 32 in 1678, distinguishing herself as a scholar of noble origins. Her success made her an inspirational figure for women, demonstrating […]
The Museum of the Great War is Europe’s highest museum
Located at an astonishing altitude of 3000 meters, the Museum of the Great War, inaugurated in 1990 on the Marmolada, stands as a breathtaking testimony to Italian military history. It captivates visitors from across the country and beyond, serving as a cornerstone in Italian military history and culture. Sadly renowned […]
Italy’s smallest village welcomes a new birth: 33 inhabitants and a baby girl
The story of Monterone is an incredible tale: this tiny Italian village, nestled in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, celebrates the arrival of a new member of its community. With only 33 residents, Monterone holds the record as Italy’s smallest village. This recent birth, a baby girl named Marta, brings […]
Record in Italy: Former Naval Operator Renews Driver’s License at 101 Years Old
Salvatore Fanconi has been in the spotlight in the past few hours after successfully passing medical examinations and tests for the renewal of his driver’s license. “It’s important for me to stay active and not rely on others,” he said, and surely his family couldn’t be prouder of him. 101 […]
First time in Italy: newborn operated on during cesarean section for throat tumor
A remarkable story emerges from the Bambin Gesù Pediatric Hospital in Rome: during a cesarean section, a newborn underwent successful surgery for a throat tumor. Thanks to timely intervention, the newborn is doing well and is now with his family, without any postoperative complications. First case in Italy of Exit-to-ECMO […]
Iconic Carnivals of Italy: Exploring Festive Traditions
The Carnival in Italy is much more than it may seem at first glance, extending beyond the fame of the Venice Carnival. There is much more to discover. Amidst parades and entertainment, these festivities are deeply rooted in the history and passion of various regions of the country. Let’s explore […]