In his work as a D.C. parish priest, Father Bava says he has been inspired by Black Catholics’ faith
Although he grew up in a farming family in Modesto, California, Father David Bava has spent more than four decades of his 50 years as a priest serving in predominantly African American parishes in the city of Washington, D.C. Interviewed about his 50th anniversary, Father Bava – the pastor of Holy Redeemer in Washington since 1995 – said he has le...
Calcio storico: Florence’s bloody game
Florence: June 11th, 2023. The city center is buzzing, and we join the migration of locals heading towards Piazza Santa Croce. The square is closed off, giving us the opportunity to circle it through side streets and alleyways. Florentines, and a few beer-guzzling Brits, wait dressed in either red, Rossi, or green, Verdi, signifying their allegianc...
Pastore, a chic Italian seafood restaurant, is Underbelly’s first opening since Chris Shepherd split
The coastal Italian restaurant Pastore is unlike any other in Underbelly Hospitality’s portfolio. On the design side, shades of mocha-colored leather and wood panels fit for a corporate boardroom fill the spaces at Georgia James and GJ Tavern. The menu at both restaurants and the group’s more casual Wild Oats is a meat-lover’s paradise: a Flintston...
Study abroad course immerses students in Italian Renaissance art
To experience the finest Italian Renaissance art anywhere, there’s no finer place to visit than Florence, Italy. That’s what keeps drawing SUNY Fredonia students each summer to Art History 390: Arts of Italy, a study abroad course taught by Department of Visual Arts and New Media Associate Professor Peter Tucker. Beginning in late May, 15 students...
Italian paper company Sofidel announces $185 million expansion of Circleville plant
The Italian paper company Sofidel on Monday announced a $185 million expansion of its plant just south of Circleville that could add 100 jobs. “Our success has been Ohio’s success, and I appreciate the ongoing partnership with Pickaway County, the city of Circleville, One Columbus, and JobsOhio to help make it happen,” Sofidel CEO Luigi Lazzareschi...
Tourists in Italy are behaving badly this year: Here's why
Swimming in UNESCO-protected canals. Breaking into historic sites. Driving down the world’s most famous staircase and smashing priceless sculptures in a fit of pique. And just when you thought that was as bad as it gets: vandalizing one of the world’s iconic monuments. With Europe seeing an explosion of visitors a year after Covid travel restrictio...
Celebrate 25 Years of Italian Comfort Food at Paisano's Bakery
This August, Paisano’s Italian Bakery will celebrate its 25th anniversary of serving up Italian comfort food to the Sarasota community. Husband and wife David and Laurie Moretti opened Paisano’s in 1998. David, the son of Italian immigrants, began his career working as a cleaner in a bakery. He gained skills at a variety of different bakeries, with...
Ancient Greek altar unearthed at archaeological site in Sicily
An ancient Greek altar for family worship dating back more than 2,000 years has been found in the archaeological site of Segesta on the Italian island of Sicily, local authorities said on Friday. Sicily's regional government said the altar was probably in use at the height of Hellenic cultural influence, just before the rise of the Roman empire in...
Sylvester Stallone compares career to 'speeding train whipping by' that left him with no time for anything else
Sylvester Stallone, in an emotional trailer for his upcoming Netflix documentary, 'Sly',, the legendary actor known for his iconic role as Rocky Balboa, reflects on his 50-year career and the regrets that haunt him. The teaser begins with Stallone expressing his regrets, stating, "Do I have regrets? Hell yeah, I have regrets.” He contemplates whet...
MONDADORI & RIZZOLI. The masters of Italian publishing
In the new episode of Italian Innovators I present the parallel stories of Arnoldo MONDADORI and Angelo RIZZOLI, founders of Italy’s leading publishing houses and master figures in 20th-century Italian culture. Enjoy the episode here. From poverty to entrepreneurship, from magazines to an encyclopedia, from critical theory to cinema, Mondadori and...
The fascinating history of Ferrari and North American Racing Team
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is honored to host Ferrari as our 2023 Marque of the Year and to pay homage to N.A.R.T. - the North American Racing Team both of which are deeply entwined in Pennsylvania history. Ferrari has been a timeless symbol of speed, power, and passion and one of the most iconic and successful brands in the world of motorsp...
The Mediterranean diet and longevity
The basis of a good state of health throughout our life, among various recommendations, is to follow a balanced diet, perfectly embodied by the Mediterranean diet. The benefits of this diet are widely demonstrated in the medical and epidemiological literature of recent years and tell us that, those who follow the principles of this diet, are more r...