Alessandro Volta and how Electricity Found its Spark
No invention attracted and frightened humanity as much as electricity, and one of its earlier fathers, the Italian Alessandro Volta — whose invention of the electric battery in 1800 marked a turning point in the history of science and technology — would certainly agree. Born in Como in 1745, Volta was a physicist with an interest in electricity,...
47% of Travelers Are Prioritizing Authentic Local Cuisine This Year—Here’s the Top Foodie City to Visit
Everyone’s idea of a dream vacation differs. The best destination for you will depend on your preferences for activities, scenery and weather, among other things. Maybe you prefer a beach vacation over a visit to a bustling city. One thing everybody loves to do on vacation, though, is eat. In fact, Airbnb’s recent report on summer travel trends say...
10 Things You Don't Know About Leonardo da Vinci, Italian Genius
Not only was he the absolute genius of the Renaissance and a man centuries ahead of his time, but Leonardo da Vinci is also an authentic made in Italy brand. Painter, sculptor, inventor, scientist, astronomer, architect, engineer, and philosopher, a pioneer in the use of perspective and the depiction of human figures and movement, Leonardo is the p...
7 best beaches in Italy for families
Italy offers a wealth of incredible beaches ideal for family holidays, especially during the summer. We've selected some of the best beaches in Italy for families — perfect for swimming with toddlers, snorkelling with tweens, and hanging out with young adults. Many of these family-friendly beaches in Italy have earned Green Flags due to their clean...
Where to move in Italy if you love wine and olive oil
Simple gestures measure life in Italy: a harvest done with hands dirty from the soil, the olive harvest with entire families working in the fields, and tasting the new oil on warm bread. Choosing to live near these excellences is not just about landscapes or personal taste: it is an investment in the quality of your time, in that good slowness that...
The Colosseum in 3D: completed the first integrated digital survey of the monument
For the first time in its history, the Colosseum has been fully digitized thanks to an integrated three-dimensional survey and Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) project. The intervention, promoted by the Colosseum Archaeological Park directed by Alfonsina Russo, has generated the first complete geometric-morphological database of the a...
Create Value, Invest with Us: new opportunities for private investors in Italian state properties
The "Create Value, Invest with Us" section is now online on the Agency of State Property’s website, dedicated to private investors, both national and international. It contains information on properties owned by the Italian State that are available for enhancement, recovery, and repurposing operations. This is a digital platform featuring an initia...
Artificial intelligence helping wildlife conservation in Italy
Artificial intelligence is now being used to help animals, addressing the complex challenge of wildlife conservation, particularly in areas like Italian nature reserves. A new experimental project, developed in collaboration with the University of L'Aquila and the Salviamo l’Orso association, has created Wadas: the Wild Animal Detection and Alert S...
Di Sanzo: "Reacquisition of citizenship, goal nearly reached"
"Since I was elected, I have been pursuing one of the most important requests for our community in North America: the reacquisition of Italian citizenship for those who lost it before 1992. This is an issue affecting many former Italian citizens who emigrated to Canada and the US, and who, in order to avoid discrimination and integrate into society...
Italian agrifood: the challenge of digital sustainability
The results of the research "Agrifood: the Challenge of Digital Sustainability" have been presented. The study analyzed and compared the perceptions and behaviors of four generations of Italians—Generation Z (18-28 years), Millennials (29-44 years), Generation X (45-60 years), and Baby Boomers (61-75 years)—regarding the role of technology as a too...
At a Church in Naples, There’s a Secret Fresco Hidden Behind a 16th-Century Painting
At first glance, nothing appears to be amiss in the Church of Saint George Maggiore in Naples, Italy. Beside the main altar and flanked by a semicircle of white columns is a magnificent, 16th-century painting by Alessio D’Elia, depicting the life of San Severo. It’s an unassuming composition until, almost like a window, the canvas swings open to re...
How Olivetti also revolutionised workers’ lunch breaks
A canteen for workers, designed as early as 1936, located in the basement of the factory, with a self-service system and meal vouchers for payment. Adriano Olivetti’s innovative vision, as an enlightened entrepreneur, was already evident during the Fascist period. But it was after the Liberation, when Olivetti founded the Movimento Comunità (Commun...