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Despite only being in existence for 25 years unlike many of its peers, Pagani has cemented itself as one of the most important supercar manufacturers in Italy’s iconic Motor Valley. Whether it’s for its artisan craftsmanship, avant-garde design, or performance-oriented innovation, Pagani is celebrated as a stalwart of the Italian automotive industr...

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Two iconic Italian food brands are ready to join astronauts on their next space voyage. “We are poised to elevate Italian gastronomy into the cosmos, as it encapsulates the rich tapestry of the past, tradition, and unwavering quality.” This assertion stems from the Italian Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, unveiling the ‘Italian Spac...

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The official date of birth of the comic strip in Italy is considered to be 27 December 1908, when the first edition of the “Corriere dei Piccoli” was published. The famous magazine was the first real “industrial” edition, with a very wide audience, that focused primarily on comic strip characters, and it was also the publisher of the first Italian...

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Here in America, the availability of regional Italian food is booming. Restaurants have shifted away from serving a broad catalog of Italian cuisine in favor of focusing on the culinary delicacies of a specific area. Liguria, Sicily, Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna—each of these regions provide a wealth of dishes to populate a menu. It makes sense, too, th...

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From a 17th century former church in Naples, Italy, an eclectic sculptor has been intriguing the art world. His name is Jago (born Jacopo Cardillo), a 36-year-old Italian artist, who has earned praise over the last decade for his modern twists on classical art, with pieces like "Look Down (2019)," "Pity (2021)," and "Habemus Hominem" (2009-2016). F...

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It's official: FIAT is electrifying North America with its sustainable mobility mission. The brand debuted the 2024 FIAT (500e)RED as the first FIAT 500e product drop for North America virtually with a video reveal featuring Olivier Francois, CEO of FIAT and global chief marketing officer of Stellantis, and Bono, lead singer of U2 and Co-founder of...

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There are two kinds of people in the world: people who are team pandoro, and people who are team panettone—the tall, star-shaped cake vs or the rounded, densely-packed confection, both of which are synonymous with Christmas celebrations. Similar, but so different; we break down the fundamentals of these two iconic bread-like cakes as we embrace the...

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From life-sized figures to intricate miniatures, Nativity scenes are popular around the world at Christmas time – but where does this tradition come from? The custom of displaying a Nativity scene at Christmas began in 1223 when St Francis of Assisi is said to have staged the first recreation of the scene of Jesus' birth in the town of Greccio, Ita...

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I think that, when it comes to Italian food abroad, lasagne comes second only to pizza in popularity, and it’s easy to understand why: this comforting, flavorsome dish is very versatile and adaptable, and it’s perfect to be made in batches and frozen, so it’s also a great option if you are the busy type, whether you have a family or not.  The conce...

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On January 1, billions of people around the world will eat a meal that's not just nutritious or delicious — but lucky. In the Southern U.S., they'll have Hoppin' John with greens (symbolizing money). In Spain, each person will eat 12 grapes (one for each month of the year). Italians eat grapes, too, but they also have their own tradition: Lentils....

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