From Bagnone, Lunigiana to Weed, Ca. and the bread with seven crusts
In a small corner of Lunigiana, in the extreme north-western tip of Tuscany, lies a remarkable story bound up with the founding of a Wild West town in America. An area of outstanding natural beauty bordering the Apennines on the north, Liguria on the west and the Apuane Alps on the south, the region of Lunigiana was home to the Luni people, moon wo...
The Italian town auctioning off abandoned homes for €1
The Covid-19 pandemic may have irreversibly changed the world as we know it, but it seems there are some things that can still be counted on. And struggling towns in Italy selling off abandoned homes at bargain prices in a bid to reverse a trend of depopulation is undoubtedly one of them. The picturesque town of Salemi in Sicily is the latest to of...
Irpinia Is Campania’s Beating Heart
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that today is the holiday formerly known as Columbus Day, in recognition of the Genoese explorer’s landing in America. With the growing intolerance of monuments and holidays that celebrate the legacies of colonists, oppressors and other bullies, there’s a solid movement afoot to rename this October h...
Voghera: The door of Oltrepò Pavese
National territories have no borders and clearly have neither entrances nor exits, but when we talk about Oltrepò Pavese, we not only discover that it has a "capital", as it is called, being the largest, most populous and economically stronger town in the area, but above all it has a door: Voghera, "The door of Oltrepò Pavese". Where is it Voghera...
Dante’s Purgatory Is in the Apennines of Emilia-Romagna
The Pietra di Bismantova is not just any mountain. The massive rock’s flat shape is so particular, as it rises, majestic, solitary, from the surrounding plains in Emilia-Romagna, that Dante Alighieri is said to have been inspired by it for the description of the Purgatory in his Divine Comedy. It is said that ‘the supreme poet’ visited the area in...
Naples, luck and the iconic cornetto
You are certainly familiar with it, thecurnicello, or cornetto, that red chili pepper Neapolitans use to attract good luck and be protected by evil forces, or malocchio, as they call it. Found often on market stalls, it has become a symbol of fortune a bit everywhere in Italy, even if, of course, its Neapolitan roots remain strong. To be fair to...
Dolce & Gabbana Partners with Renowned Sicilian Bakery Fiasconaro
Dolce & Gabbana is recognized around the world as beautifully capturing the essence of Sicily – no matter what it is they create. Now you can enjoy the delicious famed confectionery artistry of Fiasconaro, in vibrant D&G collectible tins – each containing a unique recipe of the typical Milanese panettone. Founded in 1953 by Mario Fiasconaro, the pa...
This Week in Rome: How Rome Still Conquers
Rome never ceases to capture the imagination, and this week we explored in diverse ways how the city still exerts a pull on a global audience. During our October 25th fundraiser new and long-term supporters from around the world joined us for a triumphant look at Rome through the ages, as well as some unique views of its most mysterious underground...
M&A outlook 2019-2020 Growth and financial trends between Italy and USA
L’emergenza pandemica ha avuto notevoli ricadute sull’economia italiana ma il Paese rimane un polo attrattivo per gli investitori statunitensi. È quanto emerge dal “M&A outlook: Growth and financial trends between Italy and USA”, l’incontro promosso da Amcham Italy, che si è svolto in modalità digitale, per presentare il White Paper elaborato dal g...
Marco Materazzi is the new Director of Coaching at Soccer Management Institute and Ambassador of College Life Italia
World Cup Champion and Treble Winner, Marco Materazzi becomes the Director of Coaching at Soccer Management Institute, one of the most prestigious Sports Institutes in Europe. In partnership with the American University of Rome, Soccer Management Institute aims to develop the next generation of sports professionals, attracting students from all ove...
Rome pays tribute to Gigi Proietti with balcony applause
Rome to declare day of mourning for Proietti on 5 November. Rome bid farewell to one of the city's favourite sons, Gigi Proietti, the actor, director, comedian and musician who died on 2 November, the day of his 80th birthday. Romans took to their windows and balconies in many districts to honour Proietti with a minute of applause at 20.00 while th...
Gigi Proietti dies in Rome
Gigi Proietti, the much-loved Roman actor, director, musician and comedian, died in Rome today, 2 November, on his 80th birthday. Proietti had been in hospital for heart problems in recent days but was rushed to intensive care yesterday evening in a serious condition, reportedly suffering heart failure. Born in Rome in 1940, Proietti studied for la...