A rare manuscript’s discovery brought Il Milione, Marco Polo’s famous travel account, high up in the interest of scholars and the public. The document surfaced in the Biblioteca Diocesana Ludovico Jacobilli in Foligno, a historic town in Umbria, central Italy. This significant find comes as the world marks the 700th anniversary […]
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Corriere d’Italia: The Most Popular Italian Newspaper Abroad
The most widely circulated Italian publication outside Italy is based in Germany, in Frankfurt, where the magazine Corriere d’Italia is headquartered. This print media, which presents the most famous aspects of Italy abroad, is not produced within the country but is of German origin. “Corriere d’Italia” was founded in 1951 […]
Accabadora: myth, mercy, and mystery in Sardinian tradition
The figure of the Femmina Accabadora is one of the most enigmatic in Sardinian tradition and she can be considered the embodiment of a unique intersection of popular myths, sacred rites, and practical needs. Sardinia, with its history of isolation and deeply rooted rural culture, gave rise to characters that […]
Florence for Brits
The Ultimate Florence Travel Guide for a Brit For Renaissance art lovers and Tuscan wine connoisseurs, Florence is the golden destination for an Italian excursion you won’t forget. With an abundance of authentic alleyway eateries, world-class museums, and architectural bliss, it’s no surprise that thousands of Brits visit the city […]
Italy concludes the Paris Paralympics with 71 medals
The Paris Paralympics concluded today, September 8th, with Team Italy securing 6th place on the leaderboard with 71 medals, 2 more than in the previous edition. In addition to the amazing results achieved by our athletes, what probably left the biggest mark was the humility and self-irony of the participants, […]
Ravenna: 100-year-old renews driver’s license until 2026
In Italy, yet another centenarian has accomplished the impressive feat of renewing their driver’s license after reaching 100 years of age. The last similar case occurred at the beginning of 2024, when a former shipyard worker renewed his license at the remarkable age of 101, becoming the oldest person ever […]
Trevi Fountain entry fee for tourists: the new proposal
The idea of making access to the Trevi Fountain limited seems to be more than just a fleeting or temporary solution. With over 5 million visitors a year, the constant flow of people is slowly damaging and wearing down the splendor of one of the most iconic symbols of the […]
Bizu Shoes
Unique Afro-Italian Brand that Revolutionized Ballerina and Mules—a Fashion to the World!
Do we eat Blue Crab in Italy?
Green light for blue crab fishing
Carbonara in a tin? Yes, according to Heinz
I am Italian yet not necessarily invested in defending the purity of our recipes and their execution but …carbonara in a tin? Yes, you read that right: Heinz is launching spaghetti carbonara in a tin and, as you may guess, this has ignited a firestorm of controversy in Italy. The […]