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It was a summer day in 1895 when 21-year-old Guglielmo Marconi first succeeded in transmitting a wireless signal from the attic of his home near Bologna. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1909, but it was not until 1912, when one of his radio transmitters helped save the lives of more than 700 passengers aboard the Titanic, that the general public...

When people think of the capital of Italy, their minds often go straight to Rome. However, the Eternal City was actually the third capital of the unified country. The first capital of Italy, located further north, was Turin—historically significant as the seat of power for the Savoy dynasty and an ancient centre of the Kingdom of Sardinia. In this...

For a taste of Tuscany close to Rome, venture to Frascati, a charming hilltop city famed for its white wine and historic villas. Approximately 15 miles southeast of the Eternal City, Frascati, which boasts a rich history dating back to Ancient Rome, has long served as a weekend escape for aristocratic Romans. The city's lush environs are dotted wit...

Ardent skiers have long known that the majestic Italian Alps are home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. Whether you enjoy downhill skiing, cross-country or snowboarding, the magnificent alpine range offers enough challenges for all levels of winter enthusiasts. Cervino, a luxurious VRetreats Hotel Collection resort at the base of the ic...

A foreign traveler road-tripping across Europe might well feel a wave of trepidation before driving a fully loaded modern automobile over a more than 2,000-year-old bridge. But it might also be balanced out by the understanding that such a structure has, by definition, stood the test of time — and, for those with a grasp of the history of engineeri...

Picture Turin, the 1780s: a cosmopolitan city, capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia, known for its eminent university and for its Teatro Regio, which seats an impressive 1,500 people for operatic performances.  In 1780, Caffè Fiorio opens as a salon catering to the intellectual and political classes. Visitors include Nietzsche and Camilo Benso, Count...

Matera is known for its stone-carved architecture and unique cultural heritage, but this isn’t why the town has made the front pages of Italian newspapers in recent times.  After its stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2019, Matera received plenty of national and international attention, especially thanks to its Sassi. Even before that, its...

Cala Mariolu, a jewel on the Sardinian coast, has just been named Europe's most beautiful beach for 2024. With its cliffs, crystal-clear waters and absolute tranquillity, it is a wonderful place to escape to. Located in the Gurlf of Baunei in Sardinia, Cala Mariolu has been voted Europe’s most beautiful beach by Europe’s 50 Best Beaches. Competing...

When director Paolo Sorrentino’s hit series “The Young Pope” debuted in 2016, it took the Vatican a year to grudgingly bless his imagined and occasionally blasphemous portrayal of the pope. Not so for Sorrentino’s latest film “Parthenope,” which has gotten an early thumbs down from Italy’s Catholic Church. That has only seemed to pique interest in...

The deadline to participate in the third edition of the “Science, She Says!” prize will expire on January 15, 2025. The prize was established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and will be awarded to five young foreign female researchers under 40 from as many geographical areas, included the United States. It will be t...

The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump. «Please receive my most cordial wishes of success for your new term in office as the President of the United States of America. Our Countries are united by indissoluble bonds of friendship and collaborat...

When we think of Italy's gifts to the world, we often picture steaming plates of pasta or perfectly crispy pizzas. But perhaps Italy's most vital contribution to our daily lives is the humble espresso -- it's often the only thing that keeps many of us awake and aware early in the morning. Yet for many people, it's not just a fast caffeine boost, bu...