Lamborghini, Ferrari, Fiat, Maserati, Ducati: the roar of Italy
Lamborghini – The Man Behind the Legend had its global premiere at the Rome Film Festival. Set in 1950s Italy, the film, penned and directed by Bobby Moresco, Oscar winner for Crash, was released in Italy in January, just days before the thirtieth anniversary of the passing of Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of one of the world’s most celebrated...
How a 16th century Italian anatomist came up with the word 'placenta': It reminded him of a cake
Ever wondered where the placenta got its name? In Italy in the 1500s, the anatomist Matteo Realdo Colombo coined this term to describe the large fleshy organ of pregnancy. Colombo chose placenta because it resembled another big, round object seen in daily life: a cake. In the premodern world, there existed a variety of words and concepts used to un...
Italy’s Mysterious Mycenaean-Like Cyclopean Walls
A wide range of gigantic Cyclopean walls found across Italy—from Tuscany to Sicily and Sardinia—have puzzled archaeologists for centuries, as their origin remains a mystery. Their polygonal masonry greatly resembles the building style of some of the most famous Mycenaean fortifications in Greece. However, there is no solid archaeological evidence s...
Mosaic of the Great Hunt, Piazza Armerina
In Sicily, in Enna, precisely in Piazza Armerina, stands the Villa del Casale, a wonderful example of Roman luxury construction of the late-periodand important testimony to study and understand the life of the Roman civilization thanks to the precious mosaics perfectly preserved that illustrate scenes of everyday life. Given the many past dominatio...
Italy's Rimini Is Best Known For Its Beaches But It Also Has Impressive Roman Ruins Worth Seeing
Rimini is a small Italian city on the Adriatic coast that is famous in modern Europe for being a beach-going destination. But Rimini has much more to offer visitors than just beaches; it also has a number of impressive ancient Roman monuments to explore. Those traveling down the Adriatic coast should stop by Rimini and explore its ancient monuments...
Italian cuisine drives the ethnic foods market
According to Technavio’s (a global technology research and advisory company) latest report on the global ethnic food market, Italian cuisine is driving the growth of ethnic foods worldwide. The reasons for the growth Technavio reports are a few. Consumers continue to favor pasta and pizza. Italian restaurants continue to open in both the US and the...
Susegana: among castles and vineyards within Prosecco Hills near Treviso
If you are planning a nice trip to Veneto you absolutely can’t miss the unique and suggestive panorama of the Prosecco Hills, a territory being part of Unesco heritage since 2019 located in the heart of the region, in the province of Treviso. Here, among green hills embellished with iconic castles and above all rich vineyards, whose grapes are the...
Take a Virtual Visit to the Headquarters of These Italian Fashion Brands
Fashion’s high rollers are descending on Milan for fashion week (September 19 to 25), preparing to showcase and consume next season’s styles in the international city of luxury, fashion and design. As Italy’s most luxurious brands dispatch their delegations to Milan, we take a look at where they hail from. What better way for a haus to flaunt its f...
Carbonara burgers and a ‘Spritz Bar’ truck highlight the Ryder Cup food court menu in Italy
Beyond the fancy hospitality tents, the Ryder Cup’s food scene is decidedly local at the Marco Simone club outside Rome. There’s an “APECESARE” food truck named after Julius Caesar selling “Street Food Romano,” where the menu highlight is a carbonara burger — a spinoff on Rome’s most famous pasta dish — with Damini beef, carbonara sauce, guanciale,...
Fears rise of volcanic eruption near Naples after strongest earthquake in 40 years
Concern is mounting over the risk of an eruption on a sprawling volcanic area close to Naples after the area was struck by the strongest earthquake in 40 years. Seismic activity on Campi Flegrei, a constellation of ancient volcanic craters, has intensified over the past year and especially in recent months, with more than 80 events occurring in the...
Visiting Verona? Here’s How to Make the Most of Your Time
Nestled in the heart of Italy’s Veneto region, Verona is a city that exudes charm, history, and romantic allure at every turn. With its cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, Verona is a destination that captures the hearts of travelers from around the world. From its iconic opera performances to its ancient landmar...
A different Italy: hiking Emilia-Romagna’s Ducati trail
“The Ducati trail?” My husband was suddenly excited. “Do we get to ride motorbikes?” I had to explain that the “Ducati” in Sentiero dei Ducati, a new hiking route being promoted by Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, refers not to the high-performance bikes made nearby, but to the medieval duchies that once ruled north and central Italy. And far from ea...