Giovanni da Verrazzano: From the Renaissance to New York City
On April 17th, the 500th anniversary of Giovanni Da Verrazzano's discovery of New York Harbor, NIAF held a private screening of the upcoming documentary “Giovanni da Verrazzano: From the Renaissance to New York City” at the Paley Center in NYC! After the film presentation, guests were treated to a panel discussion featuring the film’s director and...
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New RAI Docufilm to Debut in New York on the 500th Anniversary of the Arrival of Renaissance Navigator Giovanni Da Verrazzano
A new and revealing documentary about the life of the 16th century Italian explorer Giovanni Da Verrazzano will make its debut in New York City on April 17th. The film will be shown on the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Da Verrazzano’s ship, in what is now New York Harbor, on April 17, 1524. The film "Giovanni Da Verrazzano: From the Renaissan...
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Honoring Italian heritage: President of Tuscany visits Staten Island’s Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
The president of Tuscany, Italy, visited the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum in Rosebank on Saturday to highlight the work of inventor Antonio Meucci. President Eugenio Giani and his colleagues were welcomed by the Sons of Italy Foundation to the house that was once occupied by Florentine Antonio Meucci, whose homeland was the region of Tuscany, before he...
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Tourism, Fashion and High-Tech: Giani Introduces Tuscany to Americans
It’s a place that needs no introduction. Known worldwide for its beauty, history and culture, Tuscany is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. However, still not satisfied with this success, the region aims to promote itself more on both national and international markets. This is why Region President Eugenio Giani came to New York...
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