Iron-age boxer statues’ torsos discovered in Sardinian necropolis
The torsos of two statues of boxers, dating back to the iron age, have been discovered at the Mont’e Prama necropolis in Sardinia. The latest finds, sculpted in limestone by the Nuragic civilisation, add to several other statues of boxers, wrestlers and archers dug up at the site since the 1970s and which have become known as “the giants of Mont’e...
International University of Food: the new project of Emilia Romagna
An international university of food: this is the new project of Emilia Romagna, launched by the President of the Region Stefano Bonaccini. "After having done so for the automotive sector, with the creation of Muner (Motorvehicle University of Emilia-Romagna), we will launch the University of food together with the four regional universities: Bologn...
Reviving the Renaissance Temples of Venice’s Jewish Ghetto
Strolling into the Jewish Ghetto right here, within the Cannaregio part of this watery metropolis, you wouldn’t know that there are 5 ornate synagogues nestled behind the partitions of the nondescript tenements that date again to the Sixteenth century. The temples have been constructed on the highest flooring — based on Jewish legislation, synagogu...
The Untold Truth Of San Marzano Tomatoes
San Marzano tomatoes are a deluxe variety native to Southern Italy. Since conquering the world and spreading their fame far beyond Italy, these tomatoes have become synonymous with thoughtful, gourmet cooking. They have proven so popular that the most widely-distributed plum tomato — the Roma — is actually a descendant of this aristocratic variety....
The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Has More To Offer Than Just A Pretty Face
Alfa Romeo is a legend among car brands, celebrated by Italians as a cult product and driven by icons like Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman and Vittorio Gassman. And among these legendary cars, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio stands out. Soccer star Mario Balotelli and Jeremy Clarkson are already fans, and online fan clubs have gathered thousands of fo...
Summer in Campania: 5 destinations you shouldn't miss
Those who look for a vacation by the sea and in summertime just cannot renounce to the sensation of the sea on their skin, can find in Italy many locations to satisfy their desires. A region to be taken into consideration, for the magical combination of breathtaking landscapes and warm and comfortable climate, is certainly Campania. Campania, one o...
5 Ukrainian refugee mothers help Italians redefine Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is now celebrated in more than 50 countries worldwide and although not all countries celebrate on the same day, here in Italy we join with many other countries and celebrate our mothers on the second Sunday in May. But this year, in our tiny mountain village, Serrastretta, in Calabria, the “toe” of the Italian “boot,” Mother’s Day hold...
American Football Leagues in Italy Producing NFL-caliber Players
Habakkuk Baldonado, a star defensive lineman from the University of Pittsburgh (PITT), is projected to go pro in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Thing is, Baldonado didn’t learn to play ball on Pennsylvania’s high school circuit, he took up the game in his hometown — Rome, Italy — on an American football team. Yes, Italians play “our” versio...
Cinque Terre vs. the lakes: how to decide
About 20% of our clients kick off our first call by telling us that they’d like to see two of the “Big Three” (Rome, Florence, and Venice—and they usually know which two) but they’d like advice on the final piece of their trip. For this part of their trip, they usually either want to go somewhere with fewer tourists or do something specific like hi...
Discover Italy’s New UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Extraordinary destinations for travelers are added every year to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. In 2021, three of the new sites selected were in Italy, bringing Italy’s World Heritage Site total to 58—the most of any country in the world. While many of Italy’s UNESCO sites from the past are packed with tourists, such as the Historical Center of Flo...
Andrea Canepari presents his publication ‘The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia’ in Rome on May 25th
On Wednesday, May 25th, The American University of Rome is proud to host Andrea Canepari as he presents his latest publication, "The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture, People, and Ideas" published by Temple University Press to the public and an invited audience at the Centro Studi Americani in Rome. Over a long and distinguished care...
Agretti, the Sexy Wild Weed of Springtime
If you blink, this popular Italian vegetable will already be gone. Even though the growing season for agretti is less than a month long, the plant leaves behind flavors and memories that linger forever. Agretti—one of the most mouth-watering, bitter spring veggies—has always been extremely desirable in the Lazio and Umbria regions of Italy, but now...