Italian design: The Situation of Italian Design Today
Design has always been a princely ambassador of Made in Italy. Companies in our country for decades through Design have been transmitting, everywhere in the World, a modern and exciting concept of Italian-ness. Design is also a phenomenon undergoing rapid and profound transformation, which sees at the same time its use spreading and the breadth of...
Italian flavors: Mortadella Bologna
The origins of Mortadella Bologna are to be found in the area of ancient Etruscan Felsina and the Bonomia of the Gallic Boii, places rich in oak forests that provided tasty acorns for the numerous local swine, both wild and domesticated. There are two theories regarding the origin of the name: one is that it derives from “murtatum”, meaning meat fi...
Italian good news: Airbnb, an important support for the economy of small Italian villages
According to the findings of a study conducted by the Politecnico University of Turin, Piedmont, the research carried out of 270 villages belonging to the list "I borghi più belli d’Italia," showed that short term rentals and realities such as Airbnb grow rural tourism and Italy's artistic heritage. In particular, they help boost the local economy,...
Italian handcrafts: Footwear of Riviera del Brenta
One of the oldest congregations of shoemakers was founded in Venice in the 13th century. The Statute of the Congregation was reformed in 1268, the year used to calculate the duration of the Art of the Calegheri. The seal of the “Confraternita dei Calegheri” (Cobblers’ Confraternity) has remained a badge for the sector for centuries, which from Veni...
Italian wine: One of Campania's Greatest White Grapes with Aia dei Colombi Falanghina del Sannio
This month we venture to the region of Campania highlighting the native white grape, Falanghina. Campania is a region in southern Italy located on the western coast along the Tyrrhenian Sea. With Naples as the capital of Campania that most are familiar with, maybe you’ve also been fortunate to travel there to explore the Amalfi Coast and the ancien...
Italian gardens and parks: The Botanical Garden of Collemaggio, L'Aquila
The Botanical Garden of Collemaggio is located near the church with the same name, on the outskirts of the city of L'Aquila. Originally, the garden was used by the Celestinian monks who lived in the basilica, and then in in 1965 it began property of the Faculty of Mathematical, Chemical, Physical and Natural Sciences of the University of L'Aquila....
What's up with WTI: Editorial # 161
Dear friends, In the month that is ending our audio and video podcast, We the ItaliaNews, has reached (and exceeded) 350 episodes. Really, I never thought I would reach this number when three years ago I turned on the webcam and tried to answer the many questions from you Italian American friends, who were trying to understand this strange news abo...
Italian land and nature: Capalbio and the Maremma
Crystal clear waters and coasts that are still partly wild inviting countryside for those looking for relaxation away from the busy pace of the city villages nestled on ancient castles and a rich cuisine where you can find, unchanged, traditional, local food and wine. These are the things that make the Maremma so dear to Italian and foreign visitor...
Italian cuisine: Lagane, A Delicious and Nutritious Way to Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day
Zeppole and Sfingi di San Giuseppe are among our most beloved Italian culinary rituals. In addition to the highly anticipated sweet treats, however, Calabrians choose to celebrate with Lagane (or laganelle), a type of homemade pasta often paired with beans. Dating back to 4th century BCE Magna Graecia, this type of pasta can still be found in moder...
Italian sport: The different twins of blue speed
The fastest man in the world for the past two years is the Italian, American-born, Marcell Jacobs. The lightning bolt born in El Paso, Texas, to an American father and an Italian mother, has won everything in recent years except the world outdoor title. Olympic champion in Tokyo in the 100 meters and in the 4x100 relay, world indoor champion, Europ...
Italian books: Heart
Heart – Cuore in Italian – is a book published in 1886 and written by Italian novelist Edmondo De Amicis (1846 – 1908). Before becoming a writer, he served in the military in 1866, which would later give him inspiration for one of his works. He wrote poems, novels and books about travel, gaining ultimate fame with his most important piece – Heart....
Italian lifestyle and fashion: The Italian Gentleman’s Wardrobe. A guide by Sartoria Carfora. Part 1: Guiding Principles
A famous Italian chef once said: “If you are not cooking with passion and love, then you are not cooking – you are just making something to eat”. I’m starting with this analogy because dressing, just like cooking, can be a form of art. An art that is mastered by those gentlemen that have well understood that building up a wardrobe takes a certain d...