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The many mysteries of Raffaello’s life
2020 was the 500th anniversary of Raffaello’s death. But it’s time to remember Raffaello’s life. The artist was born on April, 6th. And, in 2020, Italy prepared an incredible birthday celebration for him. But Covid-19 hit. And it forced the Scuderie del Quirinale exhibit to close for the time being. […]
Joan Baez sings for Italy to show her love
Joan Baez sings for Italy to show support to the country in this difficult time. She chose Un Mondo d’Amore, popular 1967 song by Gianni Morandi, which she had already covered in English in the 1960s, with the title A world of Love. The song is considered a generational anthem […]
Italian art in the Renaissance, the Life in Italy overview
Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael contributed the most illustrious and significant works of not only the Italian High Renaissance, but of Italy, and the world.
Who invented Carbonara?
In Italy, pasta Carbonara is every student’s staple food: when you are in university, you always have spaghetti, eggs, and cheese in your cupboard. Guanciale or pancetta is easy to get at the store and does not cost too much. Cheap, easy to make, filling, what is not to love about […]
Thinking of Italy with Dean Martin
We need to support Italy with our thoughts, and music is a great way to bring our mind to places, channelling good energy towards them. So, thinking of Italy with Dean Martin and its music may well be a good exercise in addressing all positive energy to our beloved country. […]
The most important museums of drinks in Italy
It is not only to food that Italians dedicated museums to, but also drinks: some beverages are as representative of Italy as famous dishes are, and these museums are not only a way for people to learn about them, but also to teach the difference between authentic, Italian products and their […]
Futurism In Italy, a guide
Futurism artists in Italy
Authors you can’t miss: Ludovico Ariosto and Vittorio Alfieri
Two Italian writers worth knowing.
Italy’s most beautiful places: let’s discover them!
Discover Italy’s most beautiful places according to popular magazine Harper’s Bazaar: Calfosch, in South Tirol (Trentino Alto-Adige) Lake Como (Lombardia) Positano, on the Amalfi Coast (Campania) Polignano a Mare (Puglia) Siena (Toscana) Ponte Sant’Angelo and Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome (Lazio) The Dolomites (Trentino Alto-Adige and Veneto) Bologna (Emilia Romagna) The […]
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