Many of us have a relatively intimate knowledge of Italian food like lasagna, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and of wines such as Chianti. But when taking a closer look, you’ll find an abundance of delightful Italian delicacies with a variety of everyday uses. Take a virtual trip to Italy enjoying the tastes and textures of […]
The last 3 days of January (from the 29th to the 31st) are traditionally called “I Giorni della Merla” (Blackbird’s Days) and are considered the coldest days of the year. This is actually just a legend, because these three days usually are the chilliest of the year only once every 25 […]
The Italian Risorgimento was made by women, too
Historically, Italy has given a lot to the art of filmmaking and Americans have always been fascinated by “Cinema Italiano” and by Italian films finding it and its craftsmanship unique and inspiring. Of course, the Academy has also been very receptive to the films produced in Italy and indeed, as of 2014, Italy is […]
A trip into the charming streets of Naples, with a stop at Antica Pizzeria da Michele, a favorite by locals. For more about the history of pizza, read this: History of Pizza . If you want to make pizza at home, read this: How to cook pizza at home . Some Dates […]
Italy’s nickname could be “the land of love stories.” In fact, the cultural heritage is dotted with famous, adorable couples. It’s the country of Venice and Rome, romantic cities for excellence. And the land of writers and their excruciating Italian love stories. Paolo e Francesca, the real Romeo and Juliet […]
Fun and curious fats about Italy. Pizza will unite the world: “Pizza is one of the very few words which is understood all over the world” 🙂
Cinema Paradiso is the story of a young boy that after WWII grows a love for movies and helps the local projectionist in his cinema.
The essential A-Z of Italian Cinema Anita Ekberg in the most iconic scene of La Dolce Vita (Giac83/wikimedia) Antonioni to Zavattini: Antonioni, Michelangelo: Antonioni was born in Ferrara in 1912, and became a fashionable director in the 60s. He is also celebrated as an author, a screenwriter and painter and […]
Pagan symbols is everywhere and is easily found by researching the history of our modern customs and practices. Some of the days of the week and even some months of the year are named after Pagan gods. This week we are going to take a look at the month of January […]
