The QS World University Rankings have once again confirmed the leadership of La Sapienza University of Rome for the fourth consecutive year in classical studies and ancient history. The consulting firm Quacquarelli Symonds annually compiles one of the most renowned university rankings worldwide, and once again, Italy finds itself in […]
Life & Style
After Easter… Pasquetta!
Pasquetta, the day Italy spends grilling steaks, eating outdoors and enjoying the first real sun of the season.
Holiday celebrations, customs and traditions
As a follow-up to our previous article on the Italian holidays, let’s see how Italians like to celebrate them: you never know, some of their habits and traditions may be perfect to export to this side of the pond! Capodanno (New Year’s Eve/ New Year’s Day, December 31st-January 1st) New […]
Hop into Spring: Italian Easter Escape
As Easter approaches, many travelers seek destinations that seamlessly blend cultural richness, scenic beauty, and a touch of tradition. Italy, with its charming villages, historic landmarks, and delectable cuisine, stands out as an ideal Easter travel destination. In 2024, Easter falls on Sunday, March 31st, and Good Friday, which is […]
Easter traditional food
An Italian Easter table is always ready to fill your eyes with beauty and your stomach with goodness
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]