Giovanni da Verrazzano (1485-1528), one of the greatest explorers of his time, was the first to set foot on the Atlantic coast of North America. The Verrazzano Bridge in New York, inaugurated in 1964, is an imposing tribute to him. Let’s explore the feats of our hero from Greve in […]
Chianni, a charming village in the province of Pisa (Tuscany) with a population of little over 1000 people, organizes an annual event emblematic of Italian tradition: the Wild Boar Festival. The 47th edition is here, and the program is more extensive than ever, with delights to be enjoyed in an […]
We recently learned about the death of the lifeguard dog who holds the record for the most lives saved. Flash, a very talented black-haired Labrador female, passed away at the age of 17 after 15 years of honorable duty throughout Campania’s and beyond’s shores. Flash was a member of the […]
Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. Romans aim to make Rome’s EUR Lake swim-friendly within 5 years. The absence of a lovely sea nearby to cool down during the hot summer days is a […]
“It is unconscionable for the Province to cut off a natural life like this. We are all aware that the fate of a single tree cannot influence the fate of our ecosystem, but this story exemplifies how the administration views nature.” This is just one of the remarks that have […]
Today marked the end of the 29th edition of Eurochocolate, the classic celebration for young and old alike. When it comes to chocolate, we don’t mess around, and this festival is proof of that. It’s a national success; the previous edition drew 150,000 visitors who couldn’t resist the allure of […]
Surprisingly, even 517 years after his death, the supreme explorer continues to speak of himself. The most recent news comes from a Swiss collection, where a collector has kept Cristoforo Colombo’s 1493 epistle in outstanding condition for a long time. De insulis nuper inventus The epistle, dubbed “Delle isole nuove“, […]
This significant modification has been in effect since this morning, October 18, 2023. To combat the increasingly common phenomenon of scalping, in which clever tourists resell tickets at a higher price, Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano wanted to be sneaky. Tickets to see the Colosseum will be nominative starting today, a […]
The Egyptian Museum of Turin‘s new proposal follows in the footsteps of the world’s most famous museums. Director Christian Greco has set a new, revolutionary, and ambitious project: to make the museum free by 2028 in British Museum style. The proposal was announced during a joint hearing, which, among other […]
The 26th edition of the Pergola National White Truffle Fair draws the tide towards the final event on Sunday, October 15. The last two gatherings (on October 1st and 8th) were very successful. You must not miss out on (free entrance)! The final day of the 2023 event will be […]