South Tyrol: Fairy Tale Castles Set in Natural Wonders on the Italian Border
Located in the far north of Italy on the border with Austria, South Tyrol – Alto Adige in Italian – is among the most interesting territories in the Alpine region. A centuries-old meeting point between the Latin and Germanic cultures (it is no coincidence that German is along with Italian the official language of the area), today South Tyrol is a t...
Remembering the Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, 112 Years Later
It’s been 112 years, but several hundred people gathered on the corner of Washington and Greene Streets in Greenwich Village to make sure the 146 victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory were not forgotten. It marked the first in person commemoration since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the gathering to go remote. “I’ve been coming every year since...
Book Lecture: A Fireside Chat with Judge Guido Calabresi
Join us on Wednesday, April 19, at Columbus Citizens Foundation (8 East 69th Street, New York, NY) for a Fireside Chat with Judge Calabresi and author of Outside In: The Oral History of Guido Calabresi, Norman Silber. RSVP today! The reception and lecture cost is $25. For $65, attendees may enjoy the reception, lecture, and receive a copy of Volume...
10 Italian handcrafted Easter eggs you should gift this year
Easter holidays are approaching and on lunch tables, here in Italy, we are going to present many delights to celebrate Spring tastes but we could never forget the typical desserts, like the Colomba cake and of course the beloved handcrafted chocolate Easter eggs. Giving your friends and relatives a present during Easter times is an endless traditio...
Remo Borracchini, owner of beloved 100-year-old bakery, dies at 92
Remo Borracchini, owner and founder of the 100-year-old bakery and Seattle staple Borracchini’s in Seattle’s Rainier Valley, died earlier this month at the age of 92. The bakery was well-known for sheet cakes for all occasions – and the bakery’s ability to decorate personal themed desserts on extremely short notice. Remo took over the family bakery...
Irma Testa won the gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships
Italy's Irma Testa won the gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, India, in the featherweight (57 kg) category. Testa, who is 25 years old and was born in Torre Annunziata, Campania, Italy, won the gold after beating Kazakhstan's Karina Ibragimova in the final by a score of 5-0. In 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics, she had wo...
Florida school principal fired for showing students Michelangelo's David
A school principal in Florida has been fired following parental complaints that children were exposed to pornography after being shown Michelangelo’s iconic statue of David. The incident occurred at Tallahassee Classical School following a Renaissance art lesson which included images of the David statue as well as Michelangelo's Birth of Adam and B...
Boston's Danilo Gallinari on growing up in Italy
While the strength of Italian and European basketball continues to make leaps and bounds compared to the global competition, when he was growing up in the Italian town of Graffignana in the 1980s and 90s, veteran Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari was not exactly awash in a sea of high-level basketball. But he has fond memories of that part of...
Italian horse racing now available in North America
Sky Racing World today commenced the simulcast distribution of Italian racing across North America with live Harness racing action from Milan. This historic moment also benefits from the commingling of pari-mutuel wagering B-pools, facilitated by Sky Racing World, via Premier Gateway International (PGI). As previously announced, Sky Racing World an...
Aversa, Italy: Exploring the Hidden Gem of Campania
If you’re looking to experience authentic Italy beyond the typical tourist destinations, Aversa in the Campania region is a great place to start. This small, charming city is often overlooked by travelers in favor of its larger neighbors, such as Naples and Caserta, but it has plenty of unique features that make it a hidden gem worth exploring. Loc...
Celebrity Chef Sal Scognamillo, George Pettignano Bring Patsy’s Italian Restaurant To Life
Patsy’s Italian Restaurant has been known for years as the restaurant made famous by Frank Sinatra, and his family still enjoys dining here whenever they are in town. George Clooney’s aunt, cabaret singer and actress Rosemary Clooney, was once quoted, “Patsy’s is still the best Italian restaurant in town. I make a pasta pilgrimage there every time...
The 10 best things to do in Matera in 2023
Which are the best things to do in Matera? At first glance, the Lucanian capital seems like something straight out of a dream, a timid vision in a fairy-tale world. Yet beyond the splendor of the glimpse and the wonder of its surroundings, Matera offers an incredible wealth of things to do that will allow you to delve into its culture and everyday...