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E-RIHS - European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science(www.e-rihs.eu) provides technologically advanced tools and specialized expertise to explore the secrets of the colors in an ancient painting, analyze the composition of historic textiles or identify archaeological sites. This infrastructure brings together Europe’s most prestigious rese...

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I was entering a new decade of my life at 30 and decided to take inventory of my life. I was happily living in San Francisco with a wonderful group of friends. I had a rent-controlled apartment and had saved enough money for a down payment on a home. After a while, though, I felt like something was missing. I needed somewhere that would foster my c...

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Tuscany is one of the largest regions in Italy by area and ranks ninth in terms of population. This Central Italian region is home to both major cities, such as Florence, and smaller towns and perfectly preserved medieval villages. But have you ever wondered which is the most populous town in Tuscany? The answer is Viareggio—here’s why. Viareggio,...

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From the moment you arrive in Pistoia , it seems as if you are in a city wrapped in a green blanket. This image is not just a modern suggestion, but is rooted in a centuries-old tradition that has made Pistoia famous for its cultivation and nursery gardening. As far back as the Middle Ages, there were gardens within Pistoia’s city walls dedicated t...

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The Italian origins of Pesce d’Aprile (April Fool’s Day) Puglia's growing aerospace sector Tuscany leads Italian luxury real estate market for European buyers Italian project teaches students to identify disinformation and fake news Italian culture has now recovered from the pandemic and is growing Italy at the forefront of high-performance and qu...

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By now, it’s a well-known fact that whisky is pretty much made everywhere nowadays, from Mississippi to Tasmania to China to New Jersey to... well, you get the point. But every now and then I still encounter a whisky for the first time and think, they make whisky there? So finding out that there’s a craft spirits distillery making whisky in Florenc...

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Easter in Italy 2025 is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions. Known as Pasqua, Easter is celebrated with solemn processions, festive gatherings, and centuries-old rituals. In 2025, Holy Week falls between 13th and 20th April, making it the perfect time to explore Italy’s rich cultural a...

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Visitors flock from around the world to enjoy the many delights that Tuscany has to offer. From its gorgeous green hills to its stunning vineyards flowing with wine, this beautiful region of Italy is a paradise for the senses.  Many who head to Tuscany visit the popular must-visit spots such as Florence, Siena, or Pisa — but the area has so much mo...

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I moved to Florence, Italy once when I was 20 and again at 30. The second time I moved, I found a way to immerse myself in Italian culture. It completely changed how I view Florence. I now feel like it's a place where I belong. I have had two major crises in my life, one at 20 and one at 30. Both times, I decided the only way to find myself out of...

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Rolling hills dotted with cypress trees, medieval towers peeking through the morning mist, and endless rows of sun-kissed vines – this is Tuscany, where wine isn’t just a drink; it’s a way of life. For wine lovers, staying at a vineyard means waking up to the gentle sounds of harvest, learning age-old traditions, and discovering the stories behind...

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