Andrea Bocelli talks pilgrimage, the pope: 'We have a responsibility to make this world more beautiful'
You know Andrea Bocelli as the world-class tenor with over 90 million albums sold. But did you know he's a gifted horseback rider too? Audiences learn many things about the star while watching Bocelli’s new three-part film, “The Journey,” in select theaters April 2-4 and April 6. In the film, Bocelli travels on horseback with family, friends and mu...
Indulge In The Beauty Of Lake Como: The 10 Best Places To Visit & Things To Do
Located on the foot of the Alps in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, the picturesque Lake Como is the third largest lake in the country. The area is filled with centuries-old towns and a shoreline that's next to none, which is perhaps why Lake Como has a reputation for being the playground of the rich, where A-listers like George Clooney and S...
The Capitoline Wolf Statue: Tying Ohio and Italy Together Since 1931
In 1931, the Order of the Sons of Italy’s Cincinnatus Lodge received the gift of a lifetime: an exact replica of the Capitoline Wolf Statue in Rome. Two years earlier, when preparing for the 1931 Bicentennial Ohio State Convention, they had heard of a copy being made for Rome, Georgia. Boasting the name of a prominent Roman general, they thought Ci...
Ancient Roman Women Were Banned From Joining The Army. They Fought Anyway
From its northernmost tip to the border with Asia, plenty of ancient European armies were happy to welcome women to their ranks. Traditionally, though, historians have agreed on one major exception to this rule: the Roman Empire, where the army and navy were – almost by definition – made up only of men. According to a recent paper, that was a real...
Inside Look: Rocco’s Italian Grille in Winter Park Plus Chef’s Corner with Proprietor Rocco Potami
Rocco’s Italian Grille is a romantic Italian restaurant in beautiful Winter Park, located across from The Glass Knife, and just a 10-minute drive from Downtown Orlando. Rocco’s proudly presents an authentic Italian cuisine prepared by their experienced native chefs. Proprietor Rocco Potami was born and raised in Italy and he has always been passion...
Padua: A Historic and Artistic Hub in Northern Italy
If you are planning to visit Northern Italy, Padua should definitely be on your list. This beautiful city, located in the Veneto region, has a rich history, breathtaking architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene. Padua, also known as Padova in Italian, is a medium-sized city with a population of about 200,000 people. It is situated on the Bacchigl...
Time-honored, ever-popular 'La Traviata' is UI Opera's spring production
Spring: It’s a time of renewal when the sap rises, flowers bloom, and one’s “fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” (Thank you, Alfred, Lord Tennyson.) Fittingly, the University of Iowa Opera’s spring production is a love story — or more accurately, a story of love, redemption, and loss: Giuseppe Verdi’s "La Traviata." The 170th anniversary of i...
How to Know if Your 'Italian' Ingredients Are Actually Italian
When buying Italian food products, you obviously want to make sure that what you're paying for is the real deal. The industry is flooded with dishonesty and imitations that prey on America's love of quality Italian products. For many companies, it's far more cost-effective to source and produce their goods in America and then slap an Italian-soundi...
La Fuga at Kimpton Shorebreak invites you to escape into quality Italian dining
La Fuga. In Italian, it means “the escape.” It’s also the name of one of Broward’s newest Italian restaurants, and if you’re looking for a great meal in a really laid-back atmosphere, your search is over. At the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Laudersale Beach Resort, La Fuga is a place to get away from it all. Chief Michael Mayer: “A nice hidden gem here...
In Sicily: A Farmer-Gentleman’s Nuanced Wine World
On his isolated Sicilian hilltop, Francesco Spadafora is fueled by a cocktail of passions: He’s a reflective nature lover, a creative cook and an exacting, self-taught winemaker. “I have three nicknames here,” jokes Spadafora, looking up from an iron gas-burning stove on which he is fussing over lunch on a bright winter’s day. In the kitchen with f...
An Italian Brand That Makes Shoes Out of Socks Is Now Selling Them in the U.S.
Typically, people wear footwear with socks. But footwear made from socks? Not as typical. In 2018, Italy-based design and manufacturing company Trerè Innovation — which specializes in sustainable technical apparel and footwear — launched the brand UYN, which is an acronym for “Unleash Your Nature” and pronounced “win.” Among its many products, UYN...
Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. Trace quantities of protein residue have long been detected in classic oil paintings, though they were often ascribed to contamination. A new study published Tuesday in the journal Na...