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 […]
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 […]
Probably most people don’t know that the tomb of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri is not located in his beloved Florence but in the heart of Ravenna, Italy. In the Basilica di San Francesco, lies a testament to literary brilliance and cultural significance — the final resting place of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Massacres during WWII – many corpses were thrown into the ‘foibe’ February 10 is, in Italy, the day to commemorate the victims of the ‘foibe‘ atrocity. Geologically, “foibe” are narrow mountain gorges, typical of the Friuli Venezia Giulia and Istrian peninsula, today mostly located within the slovenian and croatian borders, where the landscape is […]
Among the most cherished cocktails in Italy and worldwide, the Negroni has its roots in Florence, thanks to the ingenuity of Count Camillo Negroni. Today, it is considered a true institution, and its captivating history, entirely Italian, continues to captivate enthusiasts around the globe. The renowned British magazine Drinks International […]
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 […]
It was intended for the summer of 2023 to be a time of celebration of the rich artistic and cultural history of Italy, but a number of vandalizing incidents marred the season. While Italy was getting ready to show the world its splendor, some people opted to destroy and pollute […]
The discovery of new, previously unidentified artifacts pleased the archaeologists at the Archaeological Park of Agrigento (Valle dei Templi). The revelations today result from a protracted procedure of excavations that began in 2019 but were abruptly suspended for the COVID-19 emergency. The reconstruction According to recent reports, archaeologists have unearthed […]